colours circles here represent population, each circle is a number, group of circles make countries, shapes are based on the europe map as we know it. so each shape make a the population number
* there is an index at the bottom that explains what colour is what number.
** info, numbers by the site of CIA, [link]
great concept! there are many maps which measures population like that, but this one stands out. speaking of standing out, i think the red circles stand out a bit too much. they would be better toned down a little.
Anyway, I love how this piece looks. You found an interesting and visually appealing way to portray a boring subject, demographic statistics.
That alone deserves big kudos.