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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 US to refer particularly to the United States of America.
The Americas is a general term usually meaning North, Central and South America collectively.
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South America