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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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MsJuiiCyK (Kiah) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:10:25 -0000
Haha miss u too RT @BEAUTIFUL_TIFF: @MsJuiicyK I miss u kiah (african voice
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livelynet (Jack Phillips) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:10:21 -0000
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watchin the african kids neva made sad.... it's kids in the terrace rite now dat had on same diaper since christmas lmao
s500show (Antoine) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:10:20 -0000
watchin the african kids neva made sad.... it's kids in the terrace rite now dat had on same diaper since christmas lmao
What am I saying by paying R1000s to get straight hear sown onto my own, how is that embracing my african beauty?
QueenDzinga (Tatenda Muranda) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:08:58 -0000
What am I saying by paying R1000s to get straight hear sown onto my own, how is that embracing my african beauty?
@MsJuiicyK I miss u kiah (african voice
BEAUTIFUL_TIFF (Pretty Mz.Tiff) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:08:47 -0000
@MsJuiicyK I miss u kiah (african voice
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SSYoga (Susan Shepherd) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:08:40 -0000
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Graviton Productions - Represents artists such as Lagbaja, King Sunny Ade, AyanAgalu, and Osita Osadebe. Includes biographies, discographies, audio samples, photo galleries, and message forum. Based in the United States.
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Inner Spirit Records - California label representing Kotoja, Nigerian Brothers and the West African Highlife Band. Includes concert dates, audio samples, CD ordering, and mailing list.
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Jololi - Founded by Youssou N'Dour to represent Senegal's artists, now with an international focus. Includes artist profiles, discographies, and audio samples.
RetroAfric - London-based publisher of early African dance music, including the works of E.T. Mensah, Alick Nkhata, and Fundi Konde. Includes reviews, artist profiles, and CD catalog.
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Village Pulse Outpost - Seattle, Washington based label founded to produce recordings of West African traditional music. Includes annotated discography with reviews and audio samples, list of retailers, and CD ordering.
Wrasse Records - Features African music and musicians. Includes artist biographies, tour schedules, and online ordering.
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ZIMBOB - Champaign, Illinois based label formed to release, distribute, and sell music from Zimbabwe. Includes discography with audio samples.
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