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A group of continents in the Western Hemisphere.  America really includes the entire [[North America|North American]] continent, the entire [[South America|South American]] continent, and the strip of land between them known as [[Central America]]. They cover over 8.3% of the Earth's total surface and constitute 28.4% of its total landmass. 14% of the human population lives in the Americas.

A group of continents in the Western Hemisphere.  America really includes the entire [[North America|North American]] continent, the entire [[South America|South American]] continent, and the strip of land between them known as [[Central America]]. They cover over 8.3% of the Earth's total surface and constitute 28.4% of its total landmass. 14% of the human population lives in the Americas.

America was named after [[Amerigo Vespucci]].  The word "America" is often used to refer only to the United States of America.  

America was named after [[Amerigo Vespucci]].  The word "America" is often used to refer only to the [[United States of America]].  

[[Image:South_america.jpg|thumb|left|400px|South America]]

[[Image:South_america.jpg|thumb|left|400px|South America]]