How can you create an image map in HTML?

Creating an image map in HTML is accomplished through the use of the <map> and <area> tags. The <map> tag defines an image map, which is a clickable area over an image, and the <area> tag specifies the shape and size of these clickable areas.

When you use the <map> tag, you can associate it with an image by using the usemap attribute in the <img> tag. This allows you to define specific regions on the image that can be linked to different URLs or can trigger actions when clicked. Each <area> tag allows you to define a different clickable region, which can be either rectangular, circular, or polygonal, according to the shape defined by the attributes such as coords, shape, and href.

This method is widely used in web design to create interactive graphics, enhance navigation, or provide additional information by linking different sections of an image to various content areas or external resources, creating a more engaging user experience.

The other choices do not successfully create an image map:

• The use of <img> and <link> is not sufficient to create interactive areas over an image.

• Embedding an image inside a <div> element simply places the image on