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Q: Why was Africa named Africa?
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Who is Africa named after?

alpha Africa


The Poruguese named the tip of Africa what?

If you mean the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, they named it "Cabo da Boa Esperança"


Who named the continent of Africa?

The continent of Africa was named by the ancient Romans. It referred to what is now the country of Tunisia and its meaning was "land of the Afri."


What country in south Africa was named for an ancient empire of this region?

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What capital in Africa is named after the 5th president of the US?

The capital of Liberia is named Monrovia.


What capital in Africa is named after a president?

Monrovia, the capital of Liberia is named for James Monroe.


Why is the largest lake in Africa named Victoria?

Because Africa was once under the Great Britain


Are there any cities in south America named Africa?

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Was there a girl named jessica in his elementary school?

she was in Africa


What is the tip of Africa named?

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Movie named after a country in Africa?

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What two Europeans are the continent of Africa named after?

Africa is named after a Latin word 'Afri' referring to Carthaginians who hail from modern-day Northern Africa. This Latin word is based off a Phoenician word, however. So the two people associated with the etymology of Africa are the Romans and the Jews.