does anybody know origin of names of all continents ?
2007-01-29 19:36:35 · 5 answers · asked by Beatrix 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Asia comes from greek word for Anatolia
Europe - mythological queen of Crete (from greek mythology)
America - named after Amerigo Vespucci, italian explorer
Australia - australis in latin is south
Arctic - from greek word arktos (bear)
Antarctica - opposite of Arctic (in greek, antarktikos)
Africa - a-phrike in greek means without cold (friki is cold)
2007-01-29 20:07:12 · answer #1 · answered by Jelena L. 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
You know what...you can find all of the origins of the names of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Austrailia, and Antarctica on Wikipedia. Just type it in the search box on the left. When you get to the articles, look under "Etymology."
2007-01-30 03:53:06 · answer #2 · answered by cutesy76 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If there are 6 continents why are there only 5 rings on the olympic flag?
Thanks smartprim...discrimination,perhaps?
2007-01-30 05:28:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Antarctica does not send participants to the Olympic games.
2007-01-30 05:36:19 · answer #4 · answered by smartprimate 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no i do not
i tried to search for it i found nothing
:)
have a nice day
2007-01-30 04:01:09 · answer #5 · answered by khatora 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋