Many countries teach a 6-continent model where “America” is one continent (North+South). The U.S./Anglosphere teach 7 continents, so “America” often means the USA and “the Americas” means the whole landmass (North+South).
Many countries teach a 6-continent model where “America” is one continent (North+South). The U.S./Anglosphere teach 7 continents, so “America” often means the USA and “the Americas” means the whole landmass (North+South).