The above map is an example known as a population profile map and describes a lot about the population of Scotland, in terms of the make-up of both its ethnic groups and age categories. This map breaks down the entire population of the country and shows what are the most prevalent ages in each group and, because of it, helps the country to focus on the biggest groups for support and concern. A population profile map can be seen as a "harmful" tool because it really segregates people into simply an age and race, however, in terms of helping to know the demographics of a place, and making informed decisions based upon the best interests of your area, this kind of map is definitely a useful help. Without the aid of this kind of map it may be difficult for politicians of people of power to make decisions that would benefit the most amount of people.
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