Africa is a continent located in the Eastern and Northern Hemispheres. It is the second largest continent in terms of both land area and population, after Asia.
The word "Africa" is derived from the Latin phrase "Afri Terra", which translates to "land of the Afri". The Afri were an ancient Berber people who lived in North Africa.
The name "Africa" was first used by the ancient Romans to refer to the northern regions of the continent, which were under their control. Over time, the name came to be applied to the entire continent.