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Poll: Which continent is better to live?
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View Poll Results: Which continent would you like to live?
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Europe
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53 |
40.77% |
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North America
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37 |
28.46% |
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South America
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7 |
5.38% |
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Asia
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13 |
10.00% |
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Africa
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3 |
2.31% |
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Australia
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6 |
4.62% |
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Antarctica
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11 |
8.46% |
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Originally posted by MrDeeds
List of countries that consider America as one continent: Mexico, Guatemala, Belice, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, etc.
List of countries that consider America two different continents: USA, Canada.
I don't think the majority of the world considers America two continents, at least not the ones that are actually in "America"  |
Unfortunately..........
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North America and South America are now treated as separate continents in India, China, and most English-speaking countries, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Furthermore, the concept of two American continents is prevalent in much of Asia. However, in earlier times they were viewed as a single continent known as America, with this viewpoint remaining common in the United States until World War II.[13] This remains the more common vision in Spain, Portugal and Latin American countries, where they are taught as a single continent
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http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...www.google.com
To summarize, and repeat myself, the vast majority of the world recognizes two American continents, North and South. Also, the view of America as a single continent is archaic.
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Quote:
Originally posted by MrDeeds
List of countries that consider America as one continent: Mexico, Guatemala, Belice, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, etc.
List of countries that consider America two different continents: USA, Canada.
I don't think the majority of the world considers America two continents, at least not the ones that are actually in "America" |
List of countries that consider America a country: USA.
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Originally posted by inspiration4
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From the same page:
More ways of consider it one, than two
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Deeds, the problem with your argument is that the world has heard it already, and they said NO! . Give up 
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Originally posted by Sahn
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Oh my, inspiration4 is going to be mad
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Originally posted by Sahn
List of countries that consider America a country: USA.
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But in all seriousness, words are often redefined beyond their origional meaning.... In other words we changed the term... Though more of the change went to "americans" as opposed to "america".... 
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Oh my, inspiration4 is going to be mad |
Or embarrased, since i don't get it. 
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Originally posted by inspiration4
Deeds, the problem with your argument is that the world has heard it already, and they said NO! . Give up
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I was the one who brought it all up, what are you taking about? 
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Originally posted by inspiration4
Or embarrased, since i don't get it.
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WTF 
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Originally posted by MrDeeds
List of countries that consider America as one continent: Mexico, Guatemala, Belice, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, etc.
List of countries that consider America two different continents: USA, Canada.
I don't think the majority of the world considers America two continents, at least not the ones that are actually in "America" |
Did you forget about Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia (and surrounding islands) ??? They also consider them to be two seperate continents.
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I'm slow.... I didn't realize your argument was that if the Olympic organization recognizes America as one continent then it therefore IS.... Considering how archaic the olympic games are, i'm not surprised to see them utilizing the same Christopher Colombus era "knowledge" that others have embraced
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Originally posted by HollywoodForever
Did you forget about Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia (and surrounding islands) ??? They also consider them to be two seperate continents.
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Along with the two most populated contries on earth, India and China... in other words the majority of the world. And no he didn't forget, he's ignoring the facts 
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We went from having a civilize conversation last night to a hostile one tonight. What's really good? 
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Originally posted by HollywoodForever
Did you forget about Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia (and surrounding islands) ??? They also consider them to be two seperate continents.
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Nop, that's why i said "at least the ones that are in America"
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Originally posted by inspiration4
I'm slow.... I didn't realize your argument was that if the Olympic organization recognizes America as one continent then it therefore IS.... Considering how archaic the olympics are i'm not surprised to see them utilizing the same Christopher Colombus era "knowledge" that others have embraced |
Omg 
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Originally posted by foxaylove
We went from having a civilize conversation last night to a hostile one tonight. What's really good? |
It's still friendly (and educational to a few...i see you Deeds!!!!  ), just with humerous undertones
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Originally posted by MrDeeds
Nop, that's why i said "at least the ones that are in America"
Omg |
Though I'm pretty sure Mexico also believes their two seperate continents.... they signed NAFTA with the US / Canada (NORTH American Free Trade Agreement.) It looks to be mostly just South America that considers it as one.
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Originally posted by HollywoodForever
Though I'm pretty sure Mexico also believes their two seperate continents.... they signed NAFTA with the US / Canada (NORTH American Free Trade Agreement.) It looks to be mostly just South America that considers it as one.
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Stop assuming.
"!!!" is from Mex, and he also thinks is one continent.
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Originally posted by MrDeeds
Stop assuming.
"!!!" is from Mex, and he also thinks is one continent.
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Well their government consider's themselves to be in North America at least. And I have some Mexican friends myself.... all who know it as "North America". Though it could just depend on what part of Mexico your from.
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Originally posted by Curriculum Vitae (Lyrics)
Phoenix from the ashes risen
Undefeated, undisputed featherweight champion
On all five continents
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Would Robyn (from Sweden) lie?
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If you look up any information on continents, it states that it is treated as two seperate continents in ALL regions, with the exception of Latin America, Spain and Portugual.
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Someone should start a new poll: how many continents are there?
I have to admit that I was taught that Australia was a continent. I felt embarrassed when I grew up and realized it's not.
I was also taught that there were only 4 oceans in the world. Oregon state public schools!
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