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Africa is the world's second largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. At about 30,221,532 km² (11,668,545 mi²) including adjacent islands, it covers 6.0% of the Earth's total surface area, and 20.4% of the total land area. With more than 890,000,000 people (as of 2005) in 61 territories, it accounts for about 14% of the world's human population. The continent is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Suez Canal and the Red Sea to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.

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A worker stirs sugarcane juice to make jaggery at a sugar mill in Meerut, India, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. Jaggery, a sweetener is the byproduct of the sap collected from the stalks and trunks of the palms that spread for miles along the tropical coasts of Asia and Africa.

A worker stirs sugarcane juice to make jaggery at a sugar mill in Meerut, India, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. Jaggery, a sweetener is the byproduct of the sap collected from the stalks and trunks of the palms that spread for miles along the tropical coasts of Asia and Africa.

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LONDON - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE(RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

LONDON - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE(RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

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LONDON - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE(RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

LONDON - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE(RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE (RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE (RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02:  British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE (RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE (RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02:  British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE (RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE (RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02:  British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE (RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE (RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02:  British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE (RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE (RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02:  British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE (RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE (RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02:  British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE (RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE (RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02:  British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE(RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE(RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

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LONDON - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE(RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

LONDON - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE(RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

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Bela Fleck, left, and Sascha Paladino hold their contemporary world music awards for "Throw Down Your Heart: Tales From the Acoustic Planet Vol 3- Africa Sessions," backstage at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, in Los Angeles.

Bela Fleck, left, and Sascha Paladino hold their contemporary world music awards for "Throw Down Your Heart: Tales From the Acoustic Planet Vol 3- Africa Sessions," backstage at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, in Los Angeles.

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In this photo released by Kenyan Presidential Press Services shows President Mwai Kibaki, center, following proceedings during the opening session of the 14th Africa Union summit at United Nations Conference Centre in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010.

In this photo released by Kenyan Presidential Press Services shows President Mwai Kibaki, center, following proceedings during the opening session of the 14th Africa Union summit at United Nations Conference Centre in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010.

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BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS - JANUARY 30:  Prince Harry (C) attends a Garden Party for Barbados' orphaned and vulnerable children at the Garrison Museum with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho (L) on January 30, 2010 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Princes toured the museum's Africa Gallery, watched cultural performances by local Barbados performers and met some of the young children attending the event. Prince Harry is visiting the island with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho where they will launch and compete in the Sentebale Polo Cup at the Apes Hill Polo Club in Barbados on Sunday 31st of January. The Sentebale Polo Cup will help raise funds to support Lesotho's vulnerable children.

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS - JANUARY 30: Prince Harry (C) attends a Garden Party for Barbados' orphaned and vulnerable children at the Garrison Museum with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho (L) on January 30, 2010 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Princes toured the museum's Africa Gallery, watched cultural performances by local Barbados performers and met some of the young children attending the event. Prince Harry is visiting the island with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho where they will launch and compete in the Sentebale Polo Cup at the Apes Hill Polo Club in Barbados on Sunday 31st of January. The Sentebale Polo Cup will help raise funds to support Lesotho's vulnerable children.

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BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS - JANUARY 30:  Prince Harry attends a Garden Party for Barbados' orphaned and vulnerable children at the Garrison Museum with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho on January 30, 2010 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Princes toured the museum's Africa Gallery, watched cultural performances by local Barbados performers and met some of the young children attending the event. Prince Harry is visiting the island with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho where they will launch and compete in the Sentebale Polo Cup at the Apes Hill Polo Club in Barbados on Sunday 31st of January. The Sentebale Polo Cup will help raise funds to support Lesotho's vulnerable children.

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS - JANUARY 30: Prince Harry attends a Garden Party for Barbados' orphaned and vulnerable children at the Garrison Museum with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho on January 30, 2010 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Princes toured the museum's Africa Gallery, watched cultural performances by local Barbados performers and met some of the young children attending the event. Prince Harry is visiting the island with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho where they will launch and compete in the Sentebale Polo Cup at the Apes Hill Polo Club in Barbados on Sunday 31st of January. The Sentebale Polo Cup will help raise funds to support Lesotho's vulnerable children.

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BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS - JANUARY 30:  Prince Harry attends a Garden Party for Barbados' orphaned and vulnerable children at the Garrison Museum with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho on January 30, 2010 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Princes toured the museum's Africa Gallery, watched cultural performances by local Barbados performers and met some of the young children attending the event. Prince Harry is visiting the island with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho where they will launch and compete in the Sentebale Polo Cup at the Apes Hill Polo Club in Barbados on Sunday 31st of January. The Sentebale Polo Cup will help raise funds to support Lesotho's vulnerable children.

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS - JANUARY 30: Prince Harry attends a Garden Party for Barbados' orphaned and vulnerable children at the Garrison Museum with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho on January 30, 2010 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Princes toured the museum's Africa Gallery, watched cultural performances by local Barbados performers and met some of the young children attending the event. Prince Harry is visiting the island with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho where they will launch and compete in the Sentebale Polo Cup at the Apes Hill Polo Club in Barbados on Sunday 31st of January. The Sentebale Polo Cup will help raise funds to support Lesotho's vulnerable children.

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BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS - JANUARY 30:  Prince Harry (R) attends a Garden Party for Barbados' orphaned and vulnerable children at the Garrison Museum with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho (L) on January 30, 2010 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Princes toured the museum's Africa Gallery, watched cultural performances by local Barbados performers and met some of the young children attending the event. Prince Harry is visiting the island with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho where they will launch and compete in the Sentebale Polo Cup at the Apes Hill Polo Club in Barbados on Sunday 31st of January. The Sentebale Polo Cup will help raise funds to support Lesotho's vulnerable children.

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS - JANUARY 30: Prince Harry (R) attends a Garden Party for Barbados' orphaned and vulnerable children at the Garrison Museum with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho (L) on January 30, 2010 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Princes toured the museum's Africa Gallery, watched cultural performances by local Barbados performers and met some of the young children attending the event. Prince Harry is visiting the island with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho where they will launch and compete in the Sentebale Polo Cup at the Apes Hill Polo Club in Barbados on Sunday 31st of January. The Sentebale Polo Cup will help raise funds to support Lesotho's vulnerable children.

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BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS - JANUARY 30:  Prince Harry (R) attends a Garden Party for Barbados' orphaned and vulnerable children at the Garrison Museum with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho (L) on January 30, 2010 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Princes toured the museum's Africa Gallery, watched cultural performances by local Barbados performers and met some of the young children attending the event. Prince Harry is visiting the island with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho where they will launch and compete in the Sentebale Polo Cup at the Apes Hill Polo Club in Barbados on Sunday 31st of January. The Sentebale Polo Cup will help raise funds to support Lesotho's vulnerable children.

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS - JANUARY 30: Prince Harry (R) attends a Garden Party for Barbados' orphaned and vulnerable children at the Garrison Museum with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho (L) on January 30, 2010 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Princes toured the museum's Africa Gallery, watched cultural performances by local Barbados performers and met some of the young children attending the event. Prince Harry is visiting the island with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho where they will launch and compete in the Sentebale Polo Cup at the Apes Hill Polo Club in Barbados on Sunday 31st of January. The Sentebale Polo Cup will help raise funds to support Lesotho's vulnerable children.

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BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS - JANUARY 30:  Prince Harry attends a Garden Party for Barbados' orphaned and vulnerable children at the Garrison Museum with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho on January 30, 2010 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Princes toured the museum's Africa Gallery, watched cultural performances by local Barbados performers and met some of the young children attending the event. Prince Harry is visiting the island with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho where they will launch and compete in the Sentebale Polo Cup at the Apes Hill Polo Club in Barbados on Sunday 31st of January. The Sentebale Polo Cup will help raise funds to support Lesotho's vulnerable children.

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS - JANUARY 30: Prince Harry attends a Garden Party for Barbados' orphaned and vulnerable children at the Garrison Museum with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho on January 30, 2010 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Princes toured the museum's Africa Gallery, watched cultural performances by local Barbados performers and met some of the young children attending the event. Prince Harry is visiting the island with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho where they will launch and compete in the Sentebale Polo Cup at the Apes Hill Polo Club in Barbados on Sunday 31st of January. The Sentebale Polo Cup will help raise funds to support Lesotho's vulnerable children.

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A worker stirs sugarcane juice to make jaggery at a sugar mill in Meerut, India, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. Jaggery, a sweetener is the byproduct of the sap collected from the stalks and trunks of the palms that spread for miles along the tropical coasts of Asia and Africa.

A worker stirs sugarcane juice to make jaggery at a sugar mill in Meerut, India, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. Jaggery, a sweetener is the byproduct of the sap collected from the stalks and trunks of the palms that spread for miles along the tropical coasts of Asia and Africa.

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LONDON - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE(RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

LONDON - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE(RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

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LONDON - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE(RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

LONDON - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE(RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE (RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE (RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02:  British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE (RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: British TV presenter and former model Cat Deeley poses in Covent Garden with a Map of Africa, made from 10,000 African Roses on February 2, 2010 in London, England. The photocall marked the launch of FLOWE (RED), the new online flower service that will generate funds to help Africa.

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