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∙ 14y agoThe Americas were named after Amerigo Vespucci.
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∙ 11y agoNorth and South America are named after the Italian explorer, Amerigo Vespucci. He was the one who let it known that Columbus had discovered a new world.
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∙ 16y agoAmerigo Vespucci
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Is US of America in the south or the north of America?
South America
What places in north and south America are Columbus named after?
There are numerous places in North and South America named after Christopher Columbus. They include Colombia, British Columbia, the Panamanian province of Colon, and the cities of Columbus, found in Ohio, Georgia, Indiana, and Mississippi.
Why are north America and South America named for Amerigo Vespucchi?
Because Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian explorer and he discovered the americas.
What is North America located south of?
North America is south of the north pole.
Is Mississippi south of North America?
No, Mississippi is actually in North America. It is in the South of the United States in North America.
Who were the continents of north and southe America named after?
North and South America were named after the First settlers.
Why was North and South America named America?
because of the fist settlers
What was Amerigo vespuccis impact on the new world?
North and South America were named after him; he realized that they were not part of Asia.
How is Amerigo Vespucci remembered today?
North America and South America were named after him.
Why is South America called South America when its not part of the us?
Because America is a continent there's North America, South America and, Central America. North America is made of Canada, the USA, and Mexico. Central America is From Guatemala to Panama, South America is from Colombia to Ecuador. The Americas were named by German Cartographer Martin Waldseemüller in 1507 after Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer. Vespucci himself only explored parts of South America.
What are all of the continents named?
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica.
Who was a explorer that got named continent named after them?
Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer, has two continents named after him: North America and South America.
What country is the new world named after?
The New World is named after Amerigo Vespucci. Hence, North America and South America.
Which Italian explorer were north and south America named after?
Amerigo Vespucci
What are the continents named?
No
Who was North and South America named after?
They were named after the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci.
What is south of North America?
South of North America is South America.
