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[[Image:North_america.jpg|thumb|right|200px|North America]] | [[Image:North_america.jpg|thumb|right|200px|North America]] | ||
| − | A group of continents in the Western Hemisphere | + | 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. |
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| + | 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]] | ||
Revision as of 01:50, March 11, 2007
File:North america.jpg
North America
A group of continents in the Western Hemisphere. America really includes the entire North American continent, the entire 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.
File:South america.jpg
South America