Americas

Continents comprising North and South America.

America North and South America

The Americas refer to the group of continents comprising North America and South America, connected by the Isthmus of Panama.

Pronunciation

/əˈmɛrɪkəz/

Etymology

The term 'Americas' is derived from Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer who was the first to suggest that the New World was a separate continent from Asia.

Explain Like I’m 5

The Americas are two continents, North and South America, where many different countries and cultures live.

Fun Facts

The name 'America' comes from Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer
The Amazon rainforest is located in South America and contains a significant portion of the world's biodiversity
North America includes Canada, which has the second-largest land area in the world

FAQ

What continents are the Americas? North and South America
Are there any countries in the Americas? Yes, many including Canada, United States, Brazil and Argentina
What is a common language spoken in the Americas? Spanish and English are widely spoken

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Earth Continents

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

North America South America Central America Caribbean

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

World

Indexes

continent geographical region

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