[Matplotlib-users] plot Africa only

[Tommy C. <tom...@gm...>]

Is it possible to tell matplotlib to only plot the African continent?
http://tommycarstensen.com/python2_matplotlib_basemap_merc_bluemarble_hresolution.jpg

I can do this in gnuplot, but I can't figure out how to do it with
matplotlib/basemap.

Thanks,
Tommy