how large is africa?

Just few words to focus on this stunning eye-opening image I found on the GOOD BLOG (see under the list of blogs on the right column). Its author is Karl Krause. The image really puts the size of Africa into a whole new perspective. Its size is big enough to fit the United States, China, and much of Europe within its borders. Madagascar is as large as UK and Ireland combined. Its author is Karl Krause. The image really puts the size of Africa into a whole new perspective. Its size is big enough to fit the United States, China, and much of Europe within its borders. Madagascar is as large as UK and Ireland combined. Click on it to see it in larger size. This just reminds us of how important it is to think about the millions of poor people who live there and the number of people in Africa who don't have access to many "simple" things such as, for example, safe drinking water and health facilities