What are some recommended resources or libraries for PHP developers looking to work with geographical data for various regions, like Spain?

When working with geographical data for specific regions like Spain, PHP developers can make use of libraries and resources that provide access to geospatial data, mapping services, and APIs tailored for that region. Some recommended resources for PHP developers include the Google Maps API, OpenStreetMap, GeoNames, and GeoJSON data sources specific to Spain. These resources offer various functionalities such as geocoding, reverse geocoding, mapping, and spatial analysis that can be integrated into PHP applications to work with geographical data effectively.

// Example code snippet using the Google Maps Geocoding API to get the coordinates for a specific location in Spain

$address = urlencode('Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain');
$api_key = 'YOUR_GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY';

$url = "https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/geocode/json?address=$address&key=$api_key";

$response = file_get_contents($url);
$data = json_decode($response, true);

$lat = $data['results'][0]['geometry']['location']['lat'];
$lng = $data['results'][0]['geometry']['location']['lng'];

echo "Latitude: $lat, Longitude: $lng";