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The name derived from map annotations credited to Italian explorer and cartographer Amerigo Vespucci of Florence (1454-1512) who was among the first to postulate that the New World was a separate landmass from Asia. The Latin form of his first name is Americus.
Many map makers in Europe had considered that the Atlantic Ocean west of Europe might be the same vast body of water as the Pacific Ocean east of China and Japan. Only the Vikings had made poorly-documented journeys to North America south of Greenland. Columbus and others had greatly underestimated the westward distance from Europe to Asia, which took Ferdinand Magellan's expedition 18 months to travel (1519-1521).
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Who are America?
America is not a person. America is a country located in North America and consists of 50 states.
What mountains are west of North America?
the mountains on the west side of north America are called the Rocky Mountains
Do the bobcat and cougar live in South America?
No
What is a major theory that explains how the Americas were originally peopled?
One reason of how they was NOT is : Africans crossed into South America when Africa and South America were one continent.
What are the ocean currents that surround North America?
The seas that surround North America are the Pacific and Atlantic ocean. The Gulf of Mexico is located near the bottom of the United States Don't forget the Arctic Ocean to the north and the Caribbean Sea to the southeast. North America includes Greenland, Mexico, Central America, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Caribbean Islands.
The former name of United States of America?
the name is america it never had a diffrent name
What Is America's Full Name?
The United States of America is the full name.
Who give his name to America?
America is derived from the name of Amerigo Vespucci.
What is the official name of America?
The official name of America is the United States of America.
What is the real name for the mall of America?
The real name for the Mall of America is that, the Mall of America (MoA). The Mall of America is owned and operated solely by a company by the name of the Triple Five Group,
Why did the Congress name America America I just NEED to know.?
America was named after the explorer Amerigo Vespucci, who discovered North America. Also, Congress didn't name America.
What is the official name of South America?
south america
What was the current name of South America?
South America
Another name for Mexico Central America and South America?
Latin-America
What song is Michael Jackson singing by America?
"America: A horse with no name, "MJ" A place with no name
Is your name is America historical fiction book?
Yes, the My Name is America series is historical fiction.
What is the birth name of America Olivo?
America Olivo's birth name is Amerca Athene Olivo.
