Definition: African, as in "the African continent". It also refers to a country or region in Africa. Definition of African: The African continent covers vast areas of southern and southeastern Asia, northern Africa, western North America (including the Americas), northern Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, and much of Africa's interior. It is an extension of Eurasia and one of the most diverse and economically advanced continents on Earth, encompassing 70% of the world's land area. Definition of continent: A region that includes more than two states or countries but less than a continent as defined by the International Date Line. The term "continent" refers to areas of land that are separated from one another by boundaries other than the sea. Examples include North America, Australia, South America, and Asia. In summary, Africa is the continent that encompasses all the landmasses in the world that lie south and southeast of the equator and are not part of any other continents. It includes parts of Asia, western North America (including the Americas), northern Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, and most of Africa's interior.