Northern Africa, 1934

Northern Africa, Europe and the Middle East, 1934 Click to enlarge

Africa Population Density

Map of population density in Africa. The population of Africa has grown rapidly over the past century, and consequently shows a large youth bulge, further reinforced by a low life expectancy of below 50 years in some African countries. (Wikipedia) Click to enlarge

The separatist map of Africa

When African states gained independence, the continent's new leaders agreed to respect the old colonial borders to avoid endless wars. But separatist movements still abound. (The Guardian)   http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/interactive/2012/sep/06/africa-map-separatist-movements-interactive