Create a Map of Data for European Countries

Description

The R script provides the basic setup to create a map visualizing summary statistics for European countries. The script allows to adjust the colour scheme, the number of intervals, and the mehtod used to calculate the breaks.

Source of Shape Files

The shape files have been retrieved from Eurostat and Natural Earth:

• http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/gisco/geodata/reference-data/administrative-units-statistical-units/nuts
• http://www.naturalearthdata.com/downloads/10m-cultural-vectors/