The Rise of Nations 26 Nov 2009 2009-11-26 2009-11-26 A visualization of the ascent of many of the world’s youngest countries showing their independence from colonial powers (British, Portuguese, French, Spanish... 1

The Rise of Nations

A visualization of the ascent of many of the world’s youngest countries showing their independence from colonial powers (British, Portuguese, French, Spanish) from 1800 to 2009.

France keeps its yoke on a stunning number of nations until 1960.

(Thanks to Jason for the video.)