title: Google Maps in middle area of an Activity
body: <p>I am working with Android studio 2.1.2 . I have checked around and most of the questions either use older versions of Android studio and some old classes that don't apply to my situation.</p>
  
  <p>From file > new Project > I used option Google Maps Activity. I have not changed any of the default code that are in it. Its XML has a Fragment. Now is there a way to bring in this activity as it is into another Activity by means of a Fragment? Basically I am building an app that shows a map in the middle portion of the screen. This middle portion I hope would be a Fragment. The bottom and top area has some components for the user to interact. </p>
  
  <p>I am not trying to make the map come up in a new Activity but rather remain in the middle portion of a particualar Activity.</p>
  
  <p>Or do I just add new UI components to the default Google Maps Activity.</p>
  
  <p>At first I had an idea of creating a Fragment(with its own .java file, XML Layout)then placing the map code in there and taking it over to the Activity where I want it. What would be the best way to get this done? I appreciate any help.</p>