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Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30,300,000 km² (11,700,000 mi²) including adjacent islands, it covers 5.9% of the Earth's total surface area, and 20.3% of the total land area.Sayre, April Pulley. (1999) Africa, Twenty-First Century Books. ISBN 0-7613-1367-2. With more than 840,000,000 people (as of 2005) in 61 territories, it accounts for more than 12% of the world's human population.
Etymology
The name Africa came into Western use through the Romans, who used the name Africa terra — "land of the Afri" (plural, or "Afer" singular) — for the northern part of the continent, as the province of Africa with its capital Carthage, corresponding to modern-day Tunisia.
The Afri were a tribe — possibly Berber — who dwelt in North Africa in the Carthage area. The origin of Afer may be connected with Phoenician `afar, dust (also found in most other Semitic languages). Some other etymologies that have been postulated for the ancient name 'Africa' that are much more debatable include:
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@yesthattom That's also woefully racist. "African-Americans might deserve special treatment"? I guess I keep forgetting the RR is all white
mizmoose (moose j finklestein) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:00:33 -0000
@yesthattom That's also woefully racist. "African-Americans might deserve special treatment"? I guess I keep forgetting the RR is all white
@RyanSeacrest Hey dude. Good luck with 2010.. From a huge South African fan... Ruan
ruantruter (ruan truter) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:00:03 -0000
@RyanSeacrest Hey dude. Good luck with 2010.. From a huge South African fan... Ruan
is gonna rediscover what a strong beautiful african woman she is. Have a wonderful day y'all.
ndutakoinange (Joy Nduta Koinange) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:59:46 -0000
is gonna rediscover what a strong beautiful african woman she is. Have a wonderful day y'all.
RT @PYT_ThatsMe: #shoutout to the real African American fathers @DmwDredd @ReconizeRoyalty @pslick305 < n I'm bahamian lol
ReconizeRoyalty (Royalty) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:59:46 -0000
RT @PYT_ThatsMe: #shoutout to the real African American fathers @DmwDredd @ReconizeRoyalty @pslick305 < n I'm bahamian lol
@dannygokey Hey dude. Good luck with 2010.. From a huge South African fan... Ruan
ruantruter (ruan truter) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:59:21 -0000
@dannygokey Hey dude. Good luck with 2010.. From a huge South African fan... Ruan
Arsenal ask Denilson to hold the fort as Alex Song departs for African Cup of Nations http://bit.ly/8EOlxR
cliqzukfootball (cliqzukfootball) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:59:20 -0000
Arsenal ask Denilson to hold the fort as Alex Song departs for African Cup of Nations http://bit.ly/8EOlxR
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