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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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Practical Action - Energy for Africa http://bit.ly/6togqD
SolarPowerToo (Alan Hopkins) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:50:16 -0000
Practical Action - Energy for Africa http://bit.ly/6togqD
Me (Emery), Heather, Alan and Mareike leave for Africa in a few days. So excited!! Updates to come on... http://bit.ly/8kPDUR
IWWMissions (Integrity Worldwide) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:49:20 -0000
Me (Emery), Heather, Alan and Mareike leave for Africa in a few days. So excited!! Updates to come on... http://bit.ly/8kPDUR
@TanyaPermato @udjudj TOTO...setau gw yg nyayi lagu Africa ya? Eh supir taksi yg gw pake skrg namanya Toto...heheehe http://myloc.me/1ZHPi
PetronellaSoan (Petronella Soan) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:49:09 -0000
@TanyaPermato @udjudj TOTO...setau gw yg nyayi lagu Africa ya? Eh supir taksi yg gw pake skrg namanya Toto...heheehe http://myloc.me/1ZHPi
I've been to South Africa and I don't even wanna live THERE
JHonSolo (John Miller) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:48:52 -0000
I've been to South Africa and I don't even wanna live THERE
bottomLine ©: ScAm letter collection: "CENTRAL BANK OF WEST AFRICA (BCEAO)" info ... http://bit.ly/7NPsgi
greychampion (greychampion) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:48:43 -0000
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@pamelareilly1 yup we're headed down to South Africa to see my parents. My Dad's been really ill. Thanks for the advice. : )
irishsamom (irishsamom) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:48:24 -0000
@pamelareilly1 yup we're headed down to South Africa to see my parents. My Dad's been really ill. Thanks for the advice. : )

 
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500 Cairo University - Higher Institute of Nursing. Offers baccalaureate, masters programs in nursing, education or administration, and Ph.D programs in nursing. Includes list of departments and degrees offered. Giza, Egypt.

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