Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent after Asia. At about 30.3 million km 2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 20% of Earth 's land area and …

Word History Etymology Adjective borrowed from Latin Āfricus "of the Roman province of Africa (present-day northern Tunisia), of the continent of Africa," from Āfr-, Āfer "of Africa, inhabitant of …

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3 days ago · Africa is the second largest continent, covering about one-fifth of the total land surface of Earth. Africa’s total land area is approximately 11,724,000 square miles (30,365,000 square km), and …

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Political Map of Africa Political Map of Africa The map shows the African continent with all African nations, international borders, national capitals, and major cities in Africa. You are free to use the …

AFRIC definition: African | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English

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"African," 1580s, from Latin Africus (see Africa). Also sometimes used as a noun. See origin and meaning of afric.

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