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'''Africa''' is the world's second-largest and second-most populous [[continent]], after [[Asia]]. It covers about 30.3 million square kilometres, including nearby islands, and extends across the [[equator]] and the [[prime meridian]]. The continent is bordered by the [[Mediterranean Sea]] to the north, the [[Red Sea]] and the [[Gulf of Aqaba]] to the northeast, the [[Indian Ocean]] to the southeast, and the [[Atlantic Ocean]] to the west. It includes large mainland regions, the island of [[Madagascar]], and many island groups in the Atlantic and Indian oceans.

'''Africa''' is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent, after [[Asia]]. It covers about 30.3 million square kilometres, including nearby islands, and extends across the equator and the [[prime meridian]]. The continent is bordered by the [[Mediterranean Sea]] to the north, the [[Red Sea]] and the [[Gulf of Aqaba]] to the northeast, the [[Indian Ocean]] to the southeast, and the [[Atlantic Ocean]] to the west. It includes large mainland regions, the island of [[Madagascar]], and many island groups in the Atlantic and Indian oceans.

Africa contains 54 widely recognized sovereign states, several dependent territories, and disputed or partially recognized territories. [[Algeria]] is the largest country in Africa by area, while [[Nigeria]] is the largest by population. The continent contains a wide range of climates and environments, including deserts, tropical rainforests, savannas, mountains, river basins, lakes, coastal plains, and volcanic regions. It is also one of the most linguistically and culturally diverse parts of the world.

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== Etymology ==

The name Africa has ancient origins and was used in different forms by Mediterranean societies. In early classical use, it was associated most closely with the northern part of the continent, especially the region around ancient [[Carthage]] and the Roman province of Africa. Over time, the name came to refer to a much larger geographic area.

The name Africa has ancient origins and was used in different forms by Mediterranean societies. In early classical use, it was associated most closely with the northern part of the continent, especially the region around ancient Carthage and the Roman province of Africa. Over time, the name came to refer to a much larger geographic area.

Several explanations have been proposed for the origin of the name. One interpretation connects it to Latin usage, while another connects it to earlier local or Phoenician terms. The precise origin remains uncertain. In later European, Arabic, and global usage, Africa became the standard name for the continent as a whole.

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-'''Africa''' is the world's second-largest and second-most populous [[continent]], after [[Asia]]. It covers about 30.3 million square kilometres, including nearby islands, and extends across the [[equator]] and the [[prime meridian]]. The continent is bordered by the [[Mediterranean Sea]] to the north, the [[Red Sea]] and the [[Gulf of Aqaba]] to the northeast, the [[Indian Ocean]] to the southeast, and the [[Atlantic Ocean]] to the west. It includes large mainland regions, the island of [[Madagascar]], and many island groups in the Atlantic and Indian oceans.
+'''Africa''' is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent, after [[Asia]]. It covers about 30.3 million square kilometres, including nearby islands, and extends across the equator and the [[prime meridian]]. The continent is bordered by the [[Mediterranean Sea]] to the north, the [[Red Sea]] and the [[Gulf of Aqaba]] to the northeast, the [[Indian Ocean]] to the southeast, and the [[Atlantic Ocean]] to the west. It includes large mainland regions, the island of [[Madagascar]], and many island groups in the Atlantic and Indian oceans.
 Africa contains 54 widely recognized sovereign states, several dependent territories, and disputed or partially recognized territories. [[Algeria]] is the largest country in Africa by area, while [[Nigeria]] is the largest by population. The continent contains a wide range of climates and environments, including deserts, tropical rainforests, savannas, mountains, river basins, lakes, coastal plains, and volcanic regions. It is also one of the most linguistically and culturally diverse parts of the world.
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 == Etymology ==
-The name Africa has ancient origins and was used in different forms by Mediterranean societies. In early classical use, it was associated most closely with the northern part of the continent, especially the region around ancient [[Carthage]] and the Roman province of Africa. Over time, the name came to refer to a much larger geographic area.
+The name Africa has ancient origins and was used in different forms by Mediterranean societies. In early classical use, it was associated most closely with the northern part of the continent, especially the region around ancient Carthage and the Roman province of Africa. Over time, the name came to refer to a much larger geographic area.
 Several explanations have been proposed for the origin of the name. One interpretation connects it to Latin usage, while another connects it to earlier local or Phoenician terms. The precise origin remains uncertain. In later European, Arabic, and global usage, Africa became the standard name for the continent as a whole.

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