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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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@akshaykumar Please tell me when is Chandni chowk to Africa releasing..?? I am a big fan of Chandni chowk to China..!
Chirag_Verma (Chirag Verma) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:40:41 -0000
@akshaykumar Please tell me when is Chandni chowk to Africa releasing..?? I am a big fan of Chandni chowk to China..!
I am looking for #blogs from and about #africa. Any reading tipps?
verschattet (Stef Heyduck) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:40:37 -0000
I am looking for #blogs from and about #africa. Any reading tipps?
RT @wyclef: CZM::: Tour Footage from Africa::: Diallo Live at Calbar Nigeria ::: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdIxjFjNkMc #warriors
hollywoodlvwork (Alice Fuller) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:40:34 -0000
RT @wyclef: CZM::: Tour Footage from Africa::: Diallo Live at Calbar Nigeria ::: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdIxjFjNkMc #warriors
Super Swann singing Souath Africa's swansong? I bloomin' well hope so! #cricket
Nobodymove (Tomek "it") Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:40:18 -0000
Super Swann singing Souath Africa's swansong? I bloomin' well hope so! #cricket
@jaredleto Oh my soul! Jared plz come tour in south africa :):) plz plz plz! u have to! and u better come to cape town if u do!
KPretorius (Kristi) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:40:07 -0000
@jaredleto Oh my soul! Jared plz come tour in south africa :):) plz plz plz! u have to! and u better come to cape town if u do!
CORRECTED: South Africa sees progress in slow Zimbabwe talks (Reuters)http://bit.ly/5LcXu3
Candy12309 (Candy Monty) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:40:04 -0000
CORRECTED: South Africa sees progress in slow Zimbabwe talks (Reuters)http://bit.ly/5LcXu3
Adventures and Journeys in Southern Africa - Journeys of 19 friends, adventures and photos in Southern Africa through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Meta Description: [ Afrique Australe safari en Afrique - Nous étions 19 passionnés de voyages, aventures et photos à travers l\'Afrique du Sud, la Namibie, le Botswana, la Zambie et le Zimbabwe. ]
Adventures in Southern Africa - Adventurers and photography of a tour of Botswana and Zimbabwe in July of 2001. Includes Victoria Falls, Hwange, Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park.
Meta Description: [ Récit de voyage en Afrique Australe (Botswana et Zimbabwe), de nombreuses photos commentées des régions visitées A site dedicated to our tour in Southern Africa (in Botswana and Zimbabwe) with a lot of pictures and comments on each natural
parc we visited ]
Africa 1997 - A 29 days truck trip through the Southern part of Africa together with a group of people of mixed nationalities.
Africa on a motorbike - Information and personal anecdotes about traveling through Africa on a motorbike.
Africa Overland Network - A catalog of Africa Overland travelogues.
Meta Description: [ The Africa Overland Network provides a catalog of independent overland website indexing current, past and future trips. Trips include Africa, Asia, The Americas and world trips. ]
Africa trip by trekShare.com - Follow Joseph's trip from Capetown to Cairo through an interactive travelogue. Pictures, journal entries, country information, packing lists and maps generated on the fly.
Meta Description: [ TrekShare - joseph New York ]
African Safari Animals - Southern African Safari to Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa. Photos of safari animals, bungee jumping, Victoria Falls.
Meta Description: [ Africa - Southern Cross Safari - July 1999 ]
African Transcontinental Expedition - Transcontinental Expedition crosses the African Continent with the length of 30000 km visiting 25 countries
Meta Description: [ Transcontinental Expedition in the Africa and travel adventures. Photo and video diaries ]
AfricaSolo -Africa and Travel - A collection of peoples personal Travel experiences of Africa, with other information facilities.
Meta Description: [ A more Personal Site for other Backpackers of Africa to share Stories, Photos, Tips and Views of the Countries they've been to. There is also a Music, Health and Charity section. ]
Afrika2001.org - Landrover trek through northern and western Africa by two friends.
Meta Description: [ Our trip to Afrika... ]
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Cape Town to Vic fall on a Overland Truck - Pictures from S.A. Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe
Destinations Uganda and kazakhstan - Collection of images with text on visits to Uganda, Kazakhstan and Mallorca.
East Africa Dreams - Photographs and maps of my many safaris in this part of Africa. Mostly Kenya and Tanzania.
Meta Description: [ The only site offering independent advice on Kenya and Tanzania safaris based on our own experiences from numerous safaris since 1994 with sample photographs, covering : safari etiquette ; transportation ; vehicles ; accommodation ; photography ; traders/hawkers ; clothing ; some personal experie... ]
Fait Comme Moi: Travels through Togo and Benin - Follow Brian and Erika in West Africa. Whether they're getting fleeced at the voudou market or laughing over fufu.
Meta Description: [ Follow Brian and Erika on their West African travels through Lome, Aneho, Ouidah, Cotonou, Bohicon, Abomey, Ganvie, and Kpalime. Don't miss their travel photography! ]
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Forty Days Road - The camel trail from Sudan to Egypt. This takes its name from the length of the journey. Known in Arabic as darb al arab'in. This profiles a westerner on that journey.
Meta Description: [ Camels! Travel the Camel Forty Days Road with writer photographer Lorraine Chittock ]
GrantN.com - Grant Nyenes personal website, a collection of travel photographs from around the world, E-postcards, guestbook, voting poll, and a members section.
Meta Description: [ Grant Nyenes personal website A huge collection of travel and Wildlife photography from around the world, E-postcards, guestbook ,Guestmaps, Members section and much more Come in and see ]
In and Out of Africa - A personal narrative about a tour of Africa from top to bottom. 33,800 km (21,000 miles) and 15 countries.
Jeff's Africa Vacation - 1998 trip to Botswana and South Africa
Meta Description: [ Jeffrey Beck's 1998 trip to Botswana and South Africa ]
Journey Through Southern Africa - Photo Safari through apartheid South Africa and pre-independence Namibia. Detailed essay and photos. May 1989.
Junglerunner - An epic 24,000 km safari though 12 countries in East and Southern Africa, from Kilimanjaro's peak, the vast Serengeti, ambushed in Burundi, and the world's highest bungee jump in South Africa.
Jurie Pieterse - Personal webpage on backpacking through a portion of the Karoo Desert in South Africa, and the canoe trip on Namibia border.
Meta Description: [ Jurie Pieterse - internet guru, but here a personal view with stories, adventure trips and musings on South Africa ]
Kevin and Pam's Moroccan Vacation - A couple's adventure in Morocco, during 9 days in 2001. Also a photo gallery.
Kilimanjaro World - Climbing diary of Mount Kilimanjaro includes photos of each stage of the Machame Route. Links lead to more detailed information on Mount Kilimanjaro and Tanzania Africa.
Meta Description: [ Climbing diary of Mount Kilimanjaro including photo's of each stage of the Machame Route. ]
Mahale - Encounter with Chimpanzee - Come to the chimpanzees of Mahale, in Tanzania and get them to know.
Meta Description: [ Alles über Tierfotografie und Tierbücher ]
Marcee Kleinman's Kilimanjaro Journal - A personal journal of preparation for the actual daily activities on a Mt. Kilimanjaro climb.
Meta Description: [ A travel log of my August 2001 trip to Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania with Mountain Madness. ]
Mediations In My Favourite Places In Southern Africa. - A travelogue for Inner and Outer Journeys by Gail Evans. Reviews, excerpt and online ordering.
Meta Description: [ Meditations In My Favourite Places In Southern Africa. by Gail Evans. 5 Star Reviews. ]
Mike and Sigrid's African tour - Personal video and photos of Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia Capetown.
Morocco in Pictures - Adventure holiday in the country, tour trip through the Atlas mountains from Marrakesh to the Sahara.
Meta Description: [ morocco holiday, follow this morocco tour trip through the atlas mountains from marakesh to the sahara. Adventure holiday in morocco, view pictures of morocco ]
Out to Africa - Ellen and Paul's travelogues, photos and videos of their adventures in Africa.
Meta Description: [ Nederlandse gedeelte van de site Out to Africa. ]
Out of Africa - Too - One Man's Journey - Stories and pictures of life in East Africa as seen through the eyes of a westerner.
Meta Description: [ African Insights: A mzungu's (westerner's) extensive look at life in East Africa through stories and pictures. ]
Peer Wandel Hansen - Summer holiday in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. Lots of links, many beautiful pictures and travel descriptions from the savanna, jungle, rain forest and desert. East Africa in September '96.
Serina and Nick's Vacation in Africa - Photos of Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa, Egypt and London.
Sharon's Cyber Place - A twenty years old I traveled to Africa all by my self for an experience of a life-time. Offers diary, recommendations and links.
Meta Description: [ I wrote all about it in my diary, and now you can read it! ]
Slow Coach - Photographs of Western Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Meta Description: [ An independent site for travellers to Namibia. Providing information, pictures and links to aid the independent traveller. ]
South African Adventure - Read our travel diary from Southern Africa, and learn from our practical advice for travellers in this area.
Meta Description: [ In June and July 1999 we travelled through Southern Africa,
visiting the countries of South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho and Mozambique. Here you can read
our extensive travel diary and our practical advice on how to make the most out of your holiday
in Southern Africa ]
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The Anglings' Website - Africa Overland - Simon and Nicole's overland trip from UK to South Africa. Has personal diary entries and photos, and advice for others making similiar trips.
The Gambia Story - Travel log about Gambia, a small country in Africa. The people, the country, photos and links.
Meta Description: [ A travel story of The Gambia,
a small country in Africa,
the people and the coutry.
A surprising meeting, knittinglessons, and
events of every day.
With a lot of pictures and links with more information. ]
Travel to Africa - Photos and hiking reviews of the western cape of South Africa, Zambia, Zanzibar, Tanzania, and Malawi.
Meta Description: [ Travel the world, Martijn's homepage, full of pictures of his travels to China, Peru, Bolivia, Africa, & USA his Hiking trail reviews and many links to countries, airlines etc. ]
Travelogue and Photos: Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa - Our millennium trip to Tanzania, South Africa and Kenya. It includes a photo library and details about what we saw, what we did and some tips on places to stay and eat.
Meta Description: [ A comprehensive travelogue of our vacation to Germany, Africa and Jamaica, covering 27,000 miles in three weeks. Includes photos, tips, tricks and lots of details. ]
Two Weeks in Gabon - Pages based around snapshots from a video made of a holiday in Gabon.
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