Localise Google MapType names

Question

Hi! I'm trying to change names of google MapType(s). Here is example (in Croatian language) http://www.worldplaces.net/hr/hrv/15/sinj/ So, the names are Karta, Satelit, Hibrid, Teren and Zemlja

I was checking the code but there I can't find anything useful. Please help for finding solution!

Thanks in advance, Ile

Answer 1

In the example you listed, the Maps API was requested in the Croation language. The instructions to localize the API are here, and here's a list of available languages.

If you want to customize the name yourself, one method is to create your own custom map type, like this:

var customMap = new GMapType([G_SATELLITE_MAP.getTileLayers()[0]], new GMercatorProjection(20), "My Name", {shortName: "MN"});
map.addMapType(customMap);