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The term "continent" is from the Latin continentem, meaning holding together, or continuous. The Latin name for the connected landmasses was terra continens, "continuous land.
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Which continent is call both a continent and a country?
Australia
Can you call Africa as Africa Continent?
Yes, Africa is a continent, normally referred to as "the African continent"
What do you call continent in Hindi language?
In Hindi continent is called as mahadweep महाद्वीप
Why is the continent of Africa call ed the black continent?
Because of the black diamonds found there
What country is also a continent?
Australia
What geographic feature is the continent of Africa considered?
Geographers sometimes call Africa (the worlds second largest continent) as the " plateau continent."
What continent do scientist call the origin of mankind?
The continent that scientists call the origin of mankind is Africa. This is as a result of finding some of the oldest human fossils in Africa.
Why do thy call it Pangaea?
it means super continent
What do you call a person who came from the continent of Europe?
A European.
What do you call the driest continent?
It is called by the name of Antarctica.
What continent do Argentina call home?
South America
Which continent does half of the world call home?
china
