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No continent is named after a place in Europe. There are, however, countries, cities, states, etc. named after places or people from Europe.
New York has had several names originating in Europe. It was first called New Netherland, then New Amsterdam, then New York after the Duke of York, then New Orange after the Dutch Prince of Orange, and finally, and permanently, New York again.
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Virginia is named for England's Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen.
The area of the US originally called Carolina (included North and South Carolina and Georgia) was named for Charles I of England.
Supposedly Venezuela was named "Venezuela - little Venice" when Spanish sailors saw a native village built on pilings in Lake Maracaibo in 1499.
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What element is named after a continent?
Europium
What element is named after the continent of Europe?
Europium.
What is continent of London?
There is no continent named London. London is the capital city of England, which is located in Europe.
What is the only continent with a chemical element named for it?
Well there is Europium, which is named after Europe the Continent. However, there is Americium which is named after North America the continent. So your question is wrong
What is the origin name for europium?
It is named after the continent of Europe.
What is the only continent with the chemical element named for?
Europe
Is Europe a part of continent?
No, Europe is a continent. It is not part of any other continent.Europe and Asia are sometimes lumped together as the continent of Eurasia, as it is a single land mass.
What element was named for the 1st largest continent?
The element Europium was named after the continent of Europe, the 1st largest continent in terms of land area.
What is the element named after a European country?
Europium is named after the CONTINENT of Europe
What is the continent of northern?
There is no continent named Northern. The northernmost continent on Earth is North America, followed by Europe and Asia.
Where does the name Euro come from?
The Euro was named after the continent Europe.
Who do most europeans believe Europe was named after and who he or she?
Europa was a Phoenician woman of high birth and it has been posited that Europe, the continent, was named after her.
