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This document examines the origins of state size and shape in Africa. It finds that African states are unusually large and have borders that are often straight lines, which has been linked to poor development outcomes. However, previous research has not explored the causes of African state size and shape. The author finds that pre-colonial population density and trade patterns explain much of the variation in state size, as colonists created larger states in low-density, low-trade areas to reduce costs. Pop

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