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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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@jojoistheway It almost sounds like Krio! In Krio, "Ten Kee" means "Thank You" Wow, you sure you're not part African lol?!
Sierra_Leone (EON) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:05:01 -0000
@jojoistheway It almost sounds like Krio! In Krio, "Ten Kee" means "Thank You" Wow, you sure you're not part African lol?!
New information added for the African Americans for Humanism Conference http://bit.ly/72oeR5
CFI_DC (CFI DC) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:02:04 -0000
New information added for the African Americans for Humanism Conference http://bit.ly/72oeR5
RT @hump234: We as african americans keep each down so much and its so sad..n we don't even realize it!
jr2miles (Jeri Miles) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:01:34 -0000
RT @hump234: We as african americans keep each down so much and its so sad..n we don't even realize it!
@innik No doubt! They dont sell African hair. I already got some of that.
buttersburke (Buttercup Burke) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:00:45 -0000
@innik No doubt! They dont sell African hair. I already got some of that.
@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
Spirits - Contemporary African art, presented by Gallery Chiefs and Spirits in the Netherlands. Home-base to the work of the Nigerian artist Toyin Loye.
Abelanani.com - South African crafts such as paintings, curios, ostrich eggs, Ndebele jewelry and beadwork.
Afrantiquity Design Studio - Production studio, importer and promoter of African art and civilization.
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Africa Art Gallery - Dealers in quality South African fine art. Assistance provided in decorating office suites and boardrooms, reception areas and homes.
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African Art Collection - Sells tribal artifacts such as masks, painting, carvings, ethnic clothing and musical instruments.
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African ArtWorks - Contemporary African fine art and craft works.
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AfricArt - Features works in a variety of media from Zimbabwe and Nigeria. Also offers raw stone for carving. Includes company information, and a workshop schedule for this gallery located in the UK.
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africarvings - A wide range of African carvings sculptures and other art works.
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Art SA - Offers original oil paintings from South Africa, themes include contemporary and wild life. Includes art consulting services.
Bona Africa - Fine Zulu artifacts including contemporary and traditional ceramics, carved wooden artifacts, woven beer baskets, contemporary wire baskets and traditional beadwork.
Meta Description: [ A South African based company specialising in fine Zulu artifacts including contemporary and traditional ceramics, carved wooden artifacts, woven beer baskets, contemporary wire baskets and traditional beadwork. ]
Chapungu Sculptures - Zimbabwean stone sculpture from the up and coming to the masters, spanning three generations of the art form.
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Etudaiye Pottery Studio - Artist offers handmade pottery and sculpture.
Gallery of Stone - Specializes in Shona style sculpture from Zimbabwe, chess sets from Kenya, and display and lighting accessories.
Inside African Art - Specialized in original oil paintings by contemporary artists from East Africa.
Meta Description: [ Online Home of Original African Paintings - Over 400 paintings by over 80 African artists! ]
Johans Borman Fine Art Gallery - Works of South African old masters and leading contemporary artists.
Meta Description: [ DEFINITIVE INFORMATION RESOURCE FOR SOUTH AFRICAN ART A selection of works by SA Masters, as well as works by leading SA contemporary artists are featured, covering a diversity of styles and subject matter. ]
Just Africa - African Art including Shona (Zimbabwe) Stone Sculpture, and metal and wood sculpture.
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Murungo Ano Penga Inc. - African art gallery and home decor. Offering one of a kind stone sculptures.
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Nonkouni, Fernand - Includes gallery, events schedule, and information about Burkina Faso.
Meta Description: [ Art from Burkina Faso. Fernand Nonkouni, Artist from Burkina Faso. ]
Owen Hargreaves.com - Tribal art gallery offering masks, statues, shields, textiles, and furniture.
Meta Description: [ Owen Hargreaves ]
Pharoah, Peter - A collection of original oil paintings that bring the soul of Africa to life.
Savanna Art - Specialized in artifacts from Congo such as tribal masks, copper art, wood carvings, and malaquite crafts.
Meta Description: [ Savanna Art offers a unique selection of high quality African Art primarily from the D.R of Congo. Inventorie includes tribal masks, Kuba raffia clothes, wood carvings, and much more. Prices are very affordable...FREE SHIPPING ON ALL U.S ORDERS ]
Shona Home - Rex Mhiripiri, a native of Zimbabwe himself, owns to major Shona sculpture galleries in the Twin Cities.
Spirit of the Samburu People - Features the tribal African art photography of Robert Carr-Hartley. Includes wildlife and nature photos.
Meta Description: [ Spirit of the Samburu People, Kenya, features the tribal african art photography of Robert Carr-Hartley. Includes wildlife and nature photos. ]
Spirits In Stone - North America's oldest and largest collection of Zimbabwean Shona stone sculpture. Special events, free monthly drawing and educational pages about Zimbabwe and Shona art.
Meta Description: [ We specialize in Zimbabwe Shona Sculpture, Wosene Kosrof Paintings, Gene Pearson Sculpture, African Masks and Baskets as well as African Inspired Art. ]
Watson, Jesse - Culture and history of Africa and West Indies.
Meta Description: [ The Official site of Jesse Joshua Watson, picturebook illustrator and fine artist. Artwork of roots, culture and international beauty. ]
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