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The Americas consist of the continents of North America and South America and their associated islands, located entirely within the Western Hemisphere. They are often referred to as the New World, juxtaposed with the Old World, as they were unknown to the civilizations of Europe, Asia and Africa until 1492.
The term is a relatively recent and less ambiguous alternative to the term America, which may refer to either the entire landmass or the colloquial name for the United States of America. The original usage to describe what is sometimes considered a single continent or supercontinent is deprecated for clarity, for which the Americas is used to collectively refer to the landmass and various regions of it. When used to describe a single landmass, analogous terms to America or (the) Americas are Eurasia, which consists of Europe and Asia collectively, and Eurafrasia, which is Eurasia and Africa.
Naming of America
The earliest known use of the name America for this particular landmass dates from 1507. It appears on a globe and a large map created by the German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges. An accompanying book, Cosmographiae Introductio, explains that the name was derived from the Latinized version of the explorer Amerigo Vespucci's name, Americus Vespucius, in its feminine form, America, as the other continents all have Latin feminine names. More on [ Americas ]
The deal was struck between MLB executives and Firestone's parent company Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. http://bit.ly/6eZiHc
SF_Ballpark (A. TT) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:06:29 -0000
The deal was struck between MLB executives and Firestone's parent company Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. http://bit.ly/6eZiHc
Do Oracle aim to uphold every rule on the Americas Cup? http://bit.ly/7CgEcl #sailing
iSaild (Saild) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:50:26 -0000
Do Oracle aim to uphold every rule on the Americas Cup? http://bit.ly/7CgEcl #sailing
8 Day & 7 Night stay at the 5 Star RIU Palace las Americas Cancun, Mexico - See it under "All Inclusive" at www.TravelFly.Rovia.com
TravelFly09 (Mike Del) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:41:55 -0000
8 Day & 7 Night stay at the 5 Star RIU Palace las Americas Cancun, Mexico - See it under "All Inclusive" at www.TravelFly.Rovia.com
Adrian Curry.. The first winner of americas next top model is at the target by my house right now. Lol. I love how she lives in joliet. Ha.
brittanythurman (brittany thurman) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:31:50 -0000
Adrian Curry.. The first winner of americas next top model is at the target by my house right now. Lol. I love how she lives in joliet. Ha.
@BrockWilliamson the cowboys. Thier Americas team
cliffavril (Cliff Avril) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:29:50 -0000
@BrockWilliamson the cowboys. Thier Americas team
@suzyehall The tv with the pvr is currently being used to watch Americas funniest home videos. But I saw avatar this aft, so...
alittlespaced (alittlespaced) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:26:24 -0000
@suzyehall The tv with the pvr is currently being used to watch Americas funniest home videos. But I saw avatar this aft, so...
Ancient Americas Theme Page - from Gander Academy includes student homework help links for the Aztecs, Inca, Maya and Anasazi civilizations
NOVA Online: Mystery of the First Americans - Examines the discovery and ensuing controversy over the Kennewick Man, a well-preserved, 9,000-year-old human skeleton found in Washington State in 1996.
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The Mesoamerican Ballgame - Gives the history of the game, the rules, and its religious and cultural importance. It also points out the eight major cultures found in this area between 1500 BC and 1519 AD, as well as the effect of the Spanish conquest in this region.
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