One of the more interesting forms of maps are those which represent various information regarding populations on theme. These can be as simple as towns and cities represented by symbols on the map to larger amounts of data sliced and diced in various ways to offer more insightful profiles of population segments. These maps can become even more effective when they are designed to portray populations over a period of time and how things changed. These are valuable ways of projecting the makeup and development of any nation or state.