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      What is an Area Plot?

      Area Plot using MatPlotLib

      So what is an area plot?

      An area plot (aka. area chart or graph) is a type of cumulative plot that depicts accumulated totals using numbers or percentages over time. It is based on the line plot and is commonly used when trying to compare two or more quantities. It is also known as a Stacked Line Plot or an Area Plot.