Changing the background color when using the world map

Question

When using worldmap.m from MATLAB Mapping, the default background color (in other words, the ocean) is "none". How can I change this to a different color?

h = worldmap('World')

Answer 1

Using the functions findobjand set, you can put a background patch, and then use it setto change the color.

h = worldmap('World')
p = findobj(h,'type','patch'); % Find background
set(p,'FaceColor',[1 1 1]); % Change background to white