America: is it a country or a continent?

Answer 1

both

Answer 2

The United States is a country in North America, which is a continent. There is North America and South America, both contients. Technically out country is called United States, or The United States of America. The fact that we call our selves Americans doesn't make that much sense being that technically anyone who lives on the continent of North America or South America could say they were "americans". Not sure who started calling people from the United States, Americans.

Answer 3

The United States of America is a country on the continent of North America.

Answer 4

The United States of America is a country on the continent of North America

Answer 5

Yes, America is divided into two separate continents, a North and a South, in North America there is a country called the United States of America composing all 50 states.

Answer 6

Well, North America and South America are continents. The United States of America is a country in North America..... Pay attention in 7th grade geography next time

Answer 7

North America is a continent; The United States of America is a country.........There are seven continents in all: North America, South America, Asia, Antarctica, Australia, Africa, and Europe.

Answer 8

North America is a continent consisting of various countries; America is a country, the United States of America.

Answer 9

Two continents: North America and South America. The nation sometimes colloquially called "America" is properly called "The United States of America."

Answer 10

When using America to refer to the United States of America, you are referring to a country. If you are referencing North or South America, then you are talking about a continent. If you are talking about Central America, then you are talking about a region.

Answer 11

America is a country. North America and South America are continents.