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Africa is the world's second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² (11.7 million sq&_160;mi) including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area.[2] With a billion people (as of 2009, see table) in 61 territories, it accounts for about 14.72% of the world's human population. The continent is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, both the Suez Canal and the Red Sea along the Sinai Peninsula to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The continent has 54 sovereign states, including Madagascar, various island groups, and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, a member state of the African Union whose statehood is disputed by Morocco. Africa, particularly central eastern Africa, is widely regarded within the scientific community to be the origin of humans and the Hominidae clade (great apes), as evidenced by the discovery of the earliest hominids and their ancestors, as well as later ones that have been dated to around seven million years ago – including Sahelanthropus tchadensis, Australopithecus africanus, A. afarensis, Homo erectus, H. habilis and H. ergaster – with the earliest Homo sapiens (modern human) found in Ethiopia being dated to circa 200,000 years ago.[3] Africa straddles the equator and encompasses numerous climate areas; it is the only continent to stretch from the northern temperate to southern temperate zones.[4]
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Redefine Your Adventure Holidays In South Africa
by jone gail
Jul 21, 2010
For all age groups the holidays are a reason to celebrate. Based on the different tastes as well as requirements people go for different holiday options. Just like the romantic holidays, honeymoon, etc the Adventure Tours are also a special kind of t...
Mauritius Beach Tours
by Leesa Steve
May 24, 2010
To be found on the eastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is an atoll of extraordinary and amazing natural beauty. It is a dream destination for water sport lovers and a diver's ecstasy. Mauritius has a perfect climate round the year ...
Unforgettable Island for Honeymoon
by alivia martin
Mar 29, 2010
Feel the attractiveness and stillness of Mozambique in all her splendor all through an idealistic ,passionate and etched in your mind honeymoon on this heavenly in blissful island.
Have some excellent time on your honeymoon in Africa on the t...
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