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America is often referred to as "the West" due to its geographical location relative to Europe and Asia, which are considered part of the "East." Historically, the term emerged during the Age of Exploration when European powers expanded westward across the Atlantic Ocean. Additionally, the concept of the "West" encompasses cultural, political, and economic ideals associated with Western civilization, including democracy, individualism, and capitalism, which have been influential in shaping American identity. This designation has evolved to represent broader geopolitical and cultural contexts in global discourse.
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What mountains are west of North America?
the mountains on the west side of north America are called the Rocky Mountains
A stream bed in south west America is called what?
arroyos
What is the ocean called west of south America?
this is the South Pacific Ocean
What are the islands to the west of south America in the pacific ocean called?
The Galapagos Islands
The name of the river which flows west in South America?
The name of the riverthat flowswest in South America is called the Orinoco River.
What is the Long mountain chain that runs along the west of South America called?
The Andes
Which continent is to the west of the Atlantic ocean?
North America and South America are west of the Atlantic. North America is west of the North Atlantic Ocean and South America is west of the southern part of it.
What are the names of the large mountains that run down the west side of south America?
These are called The Andes.
What contintent is west of North America?
The Pacific Ocean is west of North America.
Is the West Indies archipelago in America?
The West Indies are an archipelago between southeast North America and northern South America, separating the Caribbean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean and including the Greater Antilles, the Lesser Antilles, and the Bahama Islands.
Is the US north or south is it west or east?
It is north because itis called north America the continent it is in. And also put west. It is northern western
What borders Canada to the west?
The country that borders western Canada is America. That part of America is called Alaska.
