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The Americas, or America, also known as the New World, are the combined continental landmasses of North America and South America, in the Western Hemisphere. Along with their associated islands, they cover 8.3% of the Earth's total surface area


This is geography from like, 5 centuries ago, and is still valid. If you want to refer to USA, you say USA or US.