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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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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.
University of Natal - School of Nursing, Durban, South Africa. Offers advanced diplomas, baccalaureate, masters and Ph.D programs in nursing. List of programs, history,and faculty.
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University of Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Department of Nursing Science. Offers diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in nursing science, education and administration. Mission statement, program information and requirements. Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
University of Pretoria - Department of Nursing Science. Undergraduate degree. Admission requirements, program outline, and contact information. Pretoria, South Africa.
University of the Free State - Department of Nursing. Offers undergraduate, advanced, and graduate degrees. Program information, news, events, and online course information. Bloemfontein, South Africa.
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