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The most common explanation is that America is named for the explorer Amerigo (or Amerigho) Vespucci, who was the first European to visit the mainland following Columbus' voyages. The name first appeared on a 1507 map by the German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller who applied it to the region of South America that is now Brazil.
A few historians claim that words similar in sound to "America" are found among various native languages but their connection to Waldseemüller's use is tenuous.
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Is America an auxilitary verb?
No, America is a noun; it is the name of something. Words such as was / is / have / do / will are auxiliary verbs.
The Smithsonian is also known by what household name?
America's Attic
What is the scientific name for a garter snake?
The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is native to North America
A name for the seven large landmasses?
The Continents traditionally are Australia, Antarctica, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Asia. That's eight, and India is sometimes called 'the sub continent'.
Tell you the vegetable name that starts with leter you?
Ullucus is a vegetable grown in South America. It begins with the letter u.
What is the official name of America?
If you are talking about the U.S., the official name is The United States of America. If you are talking about the continents, there is North America and South America.
The former name of United States of America?
the name is america it never had a diffrent name
Who give his name to America?
America is derived from the name of Amerigo Vespucci.
What Is America's Full Name?
The United States of America is the full name.
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 was the current name of South America?
South America
What is the official 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
What is the birth name of America Olivo?
America Olivo's birth name is Amerca Athene Olivo.
Is your name is America historical fiction book?
Yes, the My Name is America series is historical fiction.
