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The '''Americas''' are a pair of continents in the Western Hemisphere, including the entire [[North America|North American]] continent and the entire [[South America|South American]] continent. 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. | The '''Americas''' are a pair of continents in the Western Hemisphere, including the entire [[North America|North American]] continent and the entire [[South America|South American]] continent. 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. | ||
The word "America" is often used in the [[United States]] (and other countries friendly to it) to refer particularly to the [[United States of America]] (see [[Americas]]). | The word "America" is often used in the [[United States]] (and other countries friendly to it) to refer particularly to the [[United States of America]] (see [[Americas]]). | ||
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[[Category:Geography]] | [[Category:Geography]] | ||
Revision as of 09:10, August 19, 2007
File:North america.jpg
North America
The Americas are a pair of continents in the Western Hemisphere, including the entire North American continent and the entire South American continent. 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.
The word "America" is often used in the United States (and other countries friendly to it) to refer particularly to the United States of America (see Americas).
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South America