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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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RT @kaysha Africa is the future...
abdju (abdju) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:31:41 -0000
RT @kaysha Africa is the future...
You make me think of Simba. Because Simba is from Africa and you're black. :) - @asianchoi :)
allison_evelyn (Allie Meade) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:31:30 -0000
You make me think of Simba. Because Simba is from Africa and you're black. :) - @asianchoi :)
@christiels_xox South Africa?
adamcroft (Adam Croft) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:31:18 -0000
@christiels_xox South Africa?
@Electric44 She's good! Though may I say I don't personally talk that way! Many different accents in South Africa, as there are in the USA
lizmsk (Liz MSK) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:30:48 -0000
@Electric44 She's good! Though may I say I don't personally talk that way! Many different accents in South Africa, as there are in the USA
@kennykim have fun in Africa we missed you at partnercon
karatography (Kara Schultz) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:30:44 -0000
@kennykim have fun in Africa we missed you at partnercon
Calor from africa >< vou tirar a roupa /bjs
yasminsayRelax (yasmin marcaccini Ѽ ) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:30:10 -0000
Calor from africa >< vou tirar a roupa /bjs

 
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Africa2020 - AIDS - News and information from around the Pan-African Union, with relevant links.

404 AIDS and Development: What is the Link? - A study that looks at the impact of AIDS in less developed countries.

AIDS Education in Akatsi/Ghana - Provides documentation of a Youth AIDS Awareness program which took place in 2002 in Akatsi, Ghana, West Africa.
Meta Description: [ Die Seite dokumentiert Methoden zur AIDS-Aufklärung im ländlichen Afrika, die 2002 in Ghana im Rahmen eines Aufklärungsprogramm für Jugendliche zum Einsatz kamen. The site provides a documentation of an Youth AIDS Awareness programme, which took place in 2002 in Akatsi, Ghana, West Africa. ]

AIDS Headlines - Links to current news stories about AIDS in the African media.
Meta Description: [ allAfrica: African news and information for a global audience ]

Aids in Africa - A focus on the AIDS crisis in Africa. Includes articles, statistics, country reports, aids organizations and a photo gallery. Plus, it describes ways you can help fight AIDS in Africa.
Meta Description: [ Everything about aids in africa, from statistics, drugs, articles, aids organizations, photos to news and views. ]

AidsinAfrica.net - Web documentary, chats, database of articles with an interactive research assistant and animated epidemic map.
Meta Description: [ An online resource for current information on HIV/AIDS in Africa; Home of the web documentary "5 Heroes of AIDS in Africa." ]

Broken Landscapes - An exhibition of photographs about AIDs and HIV in Africa from Christian Aid.
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Conference on AIDS, language and literature in Africa - An international conference on the discourse of HIV/AIDS in Africa is to be held in Gaborone, Botswana, June 2002. Contributions are invited. Sponsored by the University of Botswana English Department.
Meta Description: [ Conference on Language, Literature and the Discourse of HIV/AIDS in Africa: Botswana June 2002 ]

Drum Beat - A publication of the International Students at Ohio University, this site includes papers on AIDS in East Africa and Madagascar.

Eldis HIV/AIDS Resource Guide - Resource guide for development, with documents, issues and newsfeeds looking at Uganda, Africa, Asia, India, and Brazil.
Meta Description: [ Cross-cutting coverage of the social, economic and political aspects of HIV and AIDS in developing countries, drawing on research, knowledge and experience from diverse sources. ]

Funu-Jem - To prevent AIDS, the Senegalese Troupe Kaani-Gui performs music, dance, and theatre in the back country. Includes clips from the documentary in production.
Meta Description: [ Fight AIDS in Africa - The Troupe Kaani-Gui presents Funu-Jem, a play about preventing AIDS. Help support this film project... ]

500 Ghana AIDS and HIV Commission - Information and support for the people of Ghana on the risks and the dangers of the disease.

Grassroot Soccer - Uses local heros, professional soccer players and to educate at risk youth.
Meta Description: [ Grassroot Soccer: Using the power of soccer in the fight against AIDS ]

Heartbreak and Hope | Aids in Africa - An initiative of the Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church, this site has statistics, news and views about the AIDS situation in Zimbabwe. It gives account of children affected.
Meta Description: [ AIDS is devastating Africa. Information about the epidemic and its impact on the people of Africa and also stories about hope and ministry with the people. ]

HIV and AIDS in Africa - Summary of news, statistics, orphan information and drug availability in Africa. Updated monthly.
Meta Description: [ The epidemic of HIV & AIDS in Africa: includes info on the impact of AIDS on Africa, country profiles, and answers to frequent questions. ]

HIV/AIDS in Africa - TIME Magazine - A photojournalistic look at the effects of AIDS in Africa. It also examines the issue of AIDS drugs and how to break the culture of silence.

HIVAN: Centre for HIV/AIDS Networking - Features a database of organizations and individuals, news, listings of international funding opportunities and events, ans discussion forums.
Meta Description: [ Features a comprehensive database of HIv/AIDS-related organisations and individuals.in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa and frequently updated news about HIV/AIDS. The site includes regularly updated listings of international funding opportunities and a comprehensive Events Diary of HIV/AIDS conferenc... ]

Kidzpositive - Dedicated to helping children and families living with HIV/AIDS. Features games and real life stories.

500 Mission Malawi - Information about a team of people cycling around Malawi in 2004 in an effort to reaise money and increased awareness. Provides sponsorship information as well as event calendar.
Meta Description: [ Mission Malawu ]

Save Africa from AIDS Project (AfAIDS) - The Ken Wooldridge Ministries in Botswana provide AIDS outreach education. Site includes photos and donation information.

Secure the Future - An initiative in partnership with African nations to find sustainable and relevant solutions for the management of HIV/AIDS in women and children, and provide resources to improve community education and patient support. From Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.

The African AIDS epidemic - AIDS is making inroads across the globe, but at least two thirds of those who are HIV-positive live in Africa. Story from The Guardian.

404 The AIDS Prevention Forum of Kenya - HIV prevention, understanding of transmission, treatments and epidemiology of the disease.

The AIDS Support Organisation - Information about programs and services with/for people affected by HIV/AIDS in Uganda; includes a history, and details of their partners, publications, membership, and fundraising.
Meta Description: [ The website is meant to inform the world what TASO Uganda is doing in Uganda and the entire region at large ]

The Light of Hope Trust - Seeks to combine finance and technology to increase the capacity of proven organizations that substitute poverty and hunger with quality of life, globally.
Meta Description: [ To innovatively combine finance and technology to increase the capacity of proven organisations that substitute poverty and hunger with quality of life, globally. ]

The South African Beyond Awareness HIV/AIDS Campaign - Promoting access to HIV/AIDS communication tools in South Africa.

The Stephen Lewis Foundation - Dedicated to fighting AIDS in Africa. Find information about the organization, a FAQ's, projects, news and links.

Trucaf Africa - A not-for profit organization focused on supporting the issues of children with AIDS in Africa.

Yatesweb - Personal page focusing on Africa HIV/Aids issues, particularly Malawi and Mozambique. Photos and discussion on community and orphan projects including Save the Children.
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