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		tomcam on March 21, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The Invention of a New Pasta Shape > some Italian islands are technically part of Africa. Not aware of this. Maybe you’re thinking of the Pelagie islands, which are very close to North Africa?

boomboomsubban on March 21, 2021 [–]

Yes, geologically they are part of the continent of Africa. I think Pantelleria is also part of Africa, but there's still some debate there as it's existence may predate Europe and Africa's breakup.

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