Afro-Eurasia

Afro-Eurasia ^[1] is a term used to describe Eurasia (Europe and Asia) and Africa as one continent. The landmass contains around 85% of the world population (around 5.7 billion people).^[2]

Division[edit]

Normally, it is divided at the Suez Canal into Eurasia and Africa, the former of which can be subdivided into Europe and Asia. It can be divided alternatively into Eurasia-North Africa and Subsahara for cultural and historical reasons.^[3]

References[edit]

1. ↑ Andre G. Frank (1998). ReORIENT: Global Economy in the Asian Age. University of California Press. ISBN 978-0520214743. 
2. ↑ Based upon population estimates for 2007 cited in a UN report, World Population Prospects: The 2006 Revision (Highlights).
3. ↑ Jared Diamond (1997). Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies. Norton & Company. ISBN 0-393-03891-2.