The small pockets of territories identified by numbers are called "microstates." These small states join the continent and often do not have much interaction with the other members. They are constantly at war with one another over petty boundaries and never successfully mount much of a foreign policy agenda with Africa at large. However, from these microregions have emerged some of the largest and most politically active countries in Africa.
When a state first enters Africa they emerge on the map as a microstate. Only after dedication to the people of the state and the involvement in the affairs of Africa, the microstate begins to blossom into a macrostate -- a regional player with power in the African Union and with impact on the policies of the region.
15. Map of Africa with both Subregions - Jpg format (December 10, 2003)
West, East and South Sub-Regions
Northern Sub-Region
14. Map of Northern Sub-Region (Courtesy of France) (December 1, 2003)
13. Map of Africa with both Subregions - Jpg format (November 14, 2003)
West, East and South Sub-Region (Color-coded for population stats)
Northern Sub-Region (Color-coded for population stats)
12. Map of Africa with both Subregions - Jpg format (October 15, 2003)
West, East and South Sub-Region
Northern Sub-Region
11. PDF Map of Africa with both Subregions (September 15, 2003)
10. Black and White Map of Africa (August 8, 2003)
9. Color Map of Africa (Courtesy of Israel-Paletine) (August 3, 2003)
8. Black and White Map of Africa (July 15, 2003)
7. Statistical Data in Maps (Courtesy of Engleland) (June 2003)
Industrial and Political (page 1)
Population (page 2)
6. Black and White Map of Africa (May 16, 2003)
5. Black and White Map of Africa (April 30, 2003)
4. Black and White Map of Africa (April 13, 2003)
3. Black and White Map of Africa (April 01, 2003)
2. Black and White Map of Africa (April 30, 2003)
1. Black and White Map of Africa (March 17, 2003)
