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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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Smith 183 sets South Africa for huge total http://goo.gl/fb/CyUE
BestGeeK (BestGeeK) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:02:25 -0000
Smith 183 sets South Africa for huge total http://goo.gl/fb/CyUE
E tb nao tem como nao dizer que ontem eu tive a melhor refeicao da minha estadia aqui na Africa. A Fay cozinha MUITO bem! Thanks God again.
binerighetti (Sabine Righetti) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:01:52 -0000
E tb nao tem como nao dizer que ontem eu tive a melhor refeicao da minha estadia aqui na Africa. A Fay cozinha MUITO bem! Thanks God again.
Cricket: England v South Africa, day four of the third Test: England hunt desperately for the wickets they need to ... http://bit.ly/5kkVYw
winonsport (WinonSport) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:01:32 -0000
Cricket: England v South Africa, day four of the third Test: England hunt desperately for the wickets they need to ... http://bit.ly/5kkVYw
Invictus (2009) â early steps in uniting post-apartheid South Africa: the 3rd Rugby World Cup http://goo.gl/fb/p5HQ
sivasothi (Sivasothi N.) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:01:26 -0000
Invictus (2009) – early steps in uniting post-apartheid South Africa: the 3rd Rugby World Cup http://goo.gl/fb/p5HQ
South Africa v England: James Anderson ball treatment 'delicate situation', says Vaughan: Former England captain ex... http://bit.ly/6guSog
2020cricket (2020cricket) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:01:10 -0000
South Africa v England: James Anderson ball treatment 'delicate situation', says Vaughan: Former England captain ex... http://bit.ly/6guSog
South Africa v England: third Test, day four lunch report: SA (291 & 397-4) v England (273) England's labours conti... http://bit.ly/5aJa5i
2020cricket (2020cricket) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:01:08 -0000
South Africa v England: third Test, day four lunch report: SA (291 & 397-4) v England (273) England's labours conti... http://bit.ly/5aJa5i
African Rainforest Conservancy - An organisation dedicated to conserving the Eastern Arc, a forest ecosystem in eastern africa. Information about the project, articles produced, a picture gallery and a gift shop are available.
Bioko - A site created and maintained by the Bioko Biodiversity Protection Program, a non-profit conservation organization protecting the wildlife of Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea, West Africa.
Meta Description: [ Bioko Biodiversity Protection Program - a
conservation program in West Africa focusing on rare species of primates, sea
turtles and other large vertebrates. We run a conservation program, an undergraduate
study abroad program and an annual expedition and census. We conduct ongoing research
o... ]
Kenya - Founded in 1909, is the society that takes action for biodiversity conservation in Kenya.
Meta Description: [ The East Africa Natural History Society - Nature Kenya is the society that takes action for biodiversity conservation in Kenya. Founded in 1909, Nature Kenya is today active in on-the-ground conservation, advocacy, education, publication, monitoring, research and training. ]
Laikipia Wildlife Forum Ltd - Association concerned with biodiversity within the Laikipia Plateau in central Kenya. Works with the interests of private ranchers, small scale farmers, cooperatives, local community initiatives and tourism businesses to preserve variety of plant and wildlife species. Includes research, news, safari information, achievements, mission statement, and lodging facilities.
Meta Description: [ Laikipia Wildlife Forum - Conserving the integrity of the Laikipia ecosystem by creatively managing the natural resources, thereby improving the livelihoods of its people ]
ZimConservation - Offers reports, news and opinions about wildlife conservation activities in Zimbabwe. Also includes articles pertaining to political implications into wildlife research activities and an online discussions forum.
Meta Description: [ A site that compiles numerous reports about Zimbabwe conservation. It aims to analyse the effects of the political upheaval in Zimbabwe since the beginning of the Government's 'Fast Track' Land Confiscation scheme. ]
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