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the country was named America and not Columbia because later in the 16th century Amerigo Vespucci founded America

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What middle America country borders the country of Columbia and south America?

Panama , once part of Columbia, is the country.


Why was America called America instead of Columbia?

Because the person who discovered America was Amerigo Vespucci. What Christopher Columbus Discovered was that the world was round. Plus there is already a Columbia it's a country in South America


Is Colombia and British Columbia the same thing?

No. 'Colombia' is a country in South America. 'British Columbia' is a province of Canada, which is in North America.


Is Columbia a continent or country?

Columbia is a country in the South American continent.


Where is the country Columbia?

Columbia is located in South America, by Panama. It is northwest, I believe.


Is Columbia a masculine or femnine country?

Columbia is a country in South America, and countries do not have gender designations. The term "Colombia" refers to the country.


What country in south America has both a Pacific and Caribbean port?

Columbia


What country is Columbia High School in?

Columbia High School is in the United States of America


Is Columbia a North American country?

You'll need to be more specific. The District of Columbia is in the US. Columbia Missouri and Columbia SC are in the US. Columbia University and Columbia College are in the US. Colombia (note the spelling) the country is not in the US.


What continent is Columbia in?

There is more than one Columbia. The country, Colombia, is in South America. The city Columbia is the capital of South Carolina, which is obviously in North America.


What Continent is Columbia located in?

There is more than one Columbia. The country, Colombia, is in South America. The city Columbia is the capital of South Carolina, which is obviously in North America.


What country contains most of the mountain range called Cordillera Oriental?

The country that contains most of the Cordillera Oriental mountain range is Colombia.