Between 18 and 20 a woman is like Africa. Half discovered, half wild, naturally beautiful with fertile deltas

Between 21 and 30 a woman is like America. Well developed and open to trade, especially for someone with cash

Between 31 and 35 she is like India. Very hot, relaxed and convinced of her own beauty

Between 36 and 40 a woman is like France. Gently ageing but still a warm and desirable place to visit

Between 41 and 50 she is like Yugoslavia. Lost the war, haunted by past mistakes and massive reconstruction is now necessary

Between 51 and 60, she is like Russia. Very wide and borders are unpatrolled. The frigid climate keeps people away.

Between 61 and 70, a woman is like Mongolia, with a glorious and all conquering past but alas, no future.

After 70, she becomes like Afghanistan. Everyone knows where it is, but no one wants to go there.