Indeed, U.S.A. is not America!
America is the name of a whole continent. United States of America means that the United States belongs to America and NOT that America belongs to the United States. So, next time you want to refer to The United States of America, you can do it as U.S. or the States or whatever you want but not as only America. Gotcha?
How should I use the term America then?
Here we will show you some wrong and correct uses of the term America:
This is how we do it in America.
This is how we do it in the States.
- America is my country and I love it.
- The United States is my country and I love it.
- America lost the Vietnam war.
- U.S.A. lost the Vietnam war.
- Here in America we love Mc Donald's.
- Here in the U.S. we love Mc Donald's.
Please, note that this page in not about demonyms (gentilics) but about the way to call a country.
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America is not a country. America is the name of the Western Hemisphere. It was named so in honor of Amerigo Vespucci in 1507 by Martin Waldseemuller and Matthias Ringmann. Had it not been so, there would be no America for the United States to reference being of in its long form name. It would have been the United States of [somewhere else].
The United States is of America not itself America.
It is "The United States Of America"
https://www.un.org/en/member-states/
South America was named ‘America’ in 1507. North America was named ‘Parias’ in 1507. Facts matter.
America is 2 continents: North and South America!
Korea is 2 countries: North and South Korea!
Carolina is 2 states: North and South Carolina!
It's about time you STOP making negative remarks and Get Over It.
I NEVER said before that North and South Africa are 2 continents. NO! I do know South Africa is a country. I never seen any other country's name as North Africa!
Just remember, I am entitled to my opinions just as you are to your own and that doesn't mean I am stupid. As anyone may say, Deal With It.
What happened to your Vancouver example? If it’s correct, why not mention it again? We all know why.
you are the best! hahahahahahaha
still laughing hahahahahaha
You are just another stupid broh.
Are you really Canadian?, it surely does not seem like it.
Hey "Stupid David", there are more stupids like you.
At least the "Stupid David" has facts! great job broh!
Stupid "The Real and True Faken Canadian American".
America is America. There are no 2 America. Just like there's no 2 Eruope. (2 Europes and 2 Americas), you are so Stupid. So there are 2 Africa's, and 2 Asias. And so Oceanias!. So you want to act stupid?.
Of course you can not find an country name North Africa, so why not?.
And "The Stupid David questions about a capital letter with facts.
"The United States Of America"
"The United States Of America"
Who told you America are 2 continents?
Dave, you are no better than Craig. Quit pretending.
"The United States Of America"
Dave, you imbecile, as you know, I correctly stated that the name is “United States of America”. You, being the ignoramus that you are, stated incorrectly that the name is “United States Of America”. We all know that you are wrong and a f*cking moron. Stop pretending otherwise.
if it is "of America" and not "Of America", why do I need to assume those states are one country?
United States Of America.
I don't care about your facts stupid idiot. You are another brainless copy and paste reader.
If it is a country and it has a name then it would be"United States Of America".
Your stupid facts can not explain the uses of the words "United" and "States".
Those words are not meant to be compounded to make a name.
I state that the States were not united in 1389. (That's how you correctly use these words).
And you are saying that a capital letter does not make a difference?.
You are stupid.
"The United States Of America"
You have a Bad Attitude Dave. I am NOT stupid. I am REAL American by Continent (I show REAL respect for my continent versus yourself) and I’m REAL Canadian by Country. Your words are Garbage and I will have a new name for you if you repeatedly talk rude. Be Done with your Non-Sense! It doesn’t matter how I write ‘of’ between United States and America. Hahaha!
You are Annoying David who desperately tries to change other people’s minds from what they know is the Real Truth according to history in 1507. By the way, you are right that Dave is NO BETTER than me. Vancouver is still 4 CITIES in my opinion! Your facts are not the real facts. Most things are your opinion. Hahaha!
Your opinion is wrong. They aren’t my facts. They are THE facts. They are THE facts from the official website of Metro Vancouver. Do you honestly think that the official website of Metro Vancouver doesn’t know which cities and municipalities comprise Metro Vancouver? Your opinion is correct and Metro Vancouver’s facts are wrong? You seriously believe this?
1 stupid copy paster and another stupid who claims to be Canadian and think America are 2 continents.
How much stupidness do we need?
You stupid David, get a brain a think from yourself. And yes, there are high chances that the creator of that website about Vancouver may be wrong, that writer might be just another stupid like you.
Your copy and paste facts would not bend my strong opinions. History has been written by people and credits are given accordingly but the point of view about it depends on the writer influence and knowledge and because you are a stupid brainless that can not think for yourself go to those facts.
Both of you are stupid.
"The United States Of America"
https://www.un.org/en/member-states/
It is NOT MY OPINION and I TELL TRUTH ONLY. What you say all the time is just your opinion Stupid David. Your comments are NOT the FACTS. They are NOT the facts from the official website of Metro Vancouver. I wasn’t talking about Metro Vancouver, I’m only talking about VANCOUVER. Again, it’s NOT MY OPINION and IT IS A FACT.
Do you seriously believe in your false arguments concerning the words America and American?
https://www.un.org/en/member-states/
The USA is America. Deal with it.
I got it, thanks for your correction and facts but having a capital letter does change a frase into a name.
So, is it Puerto Rico of America? or,
The State of Puerto Rico?, I was reading that Puerto Rico is a territory that belongs to The United States.
If they are united, why is Puerto Rico not united but a territory instead?.
It was the same process.
I don't need facts to explain this.
So, why didn't they named the country "The United Colonies of America?.
Is there a difference between Colonies and States?
"United Colonies" or
"United States"
None of these names are appropriate neither. These words are meant to be understood as they are and not as a country.
This is how we clearly understand these words:
United Nations is not a country.
United Kingdom is not a country (they are countries and each has its name).
"The Colonies Of America".
"United States Of America".
Yawn. All we get from you is a mountain of BS.
https://www.un.org/en/member-states/
America is a continent. We're all Americans, not just the US of A.
Dave wrote: "Of America" is not the same as is just "of America", there is a capital "O" in the word "Of" and that grammatically makes a very obvious definition to understand unless you are still stupid.
What?!?!
First of all, the ‘of’ is not capitalized in the official name of the USA.
Proof: https://www.un.org/en/member-states/#gotoU
https://www.state.gov/independent-states-in-the-world/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States
Second, what is this “very obvious definition” that you mention? I can’t wait to read what you will fabricate.
Third, even if the ‘of’ were capitalized, it wouldn’t completely change the meaning of that preposition.
You calling The Real and True American(Canada), a.k.a. Craig, stupid is the most amazing case of the pot calling the kettle black. Hilarious!
Dave, I hope you have more sense than Craig, and that you won’t deny the indisputable facts that I have provided links to. I won’t hold my breath. You have proven yourself to be an ignorant, poorly educated, simple-minded clown.
If I am wrong, why don’t you explain how I am wrong? You are doing the same thing as Mrs. Roda Saris Setsuko Anonymous. She always says that I am wrong, but she never explains what I am wrong about. Don’t you realize how foolish you are?
I explain exactly how you are wrong and I provide multiple links to proof. Why don’t you do the same?
Being annoying doesn’t make me wrong.
Not only do you not explain what I am wrong about, and how it is wrong, you definitely don’t provide links to any form of proof. Why don’t you prove me wrong?
I am NO fool (0%)! (No one other than yourself should be going against that).
Do you even realize how ridiculous you are Annoying David?
I really am NOT any of those negative words - that you speak of every time!
I assume - you will always be the 1st one to downvote me (every time I make a new comment).
Prove me wrong. I clearly proved you wrong, yet you still claim that you are correct. If this isn’t foolish, then what is it?
Whoever those other people are, I sure am glad that they aren’t giving Annoying David any upvotes!!!
Who knows how many people have visited this website but as soon as it hits 1,000 visitors, I assume that I will have more upvotes than it is for downvotes!
“They ARE cities in front of my eyes whether you like it or not Annoying David.”
Um...no. Try again.
Craig, this is indisputable proof straight from the horse’s mouth that you are 100% wrong.
http://www.metrovancouver.org/about/municipalities/Pages/default.aspx
You lose, clown.
This is more proof that you have absolutely no idea what you are talking about.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_Vancouver_Regional_District
I win this game show game.
But you see names in front of your eyes on Google Maps, so those names absolutely have to refer to cities. Right? Wrong. You need to educate yourself, you ignoramus. You lose.
No, I am NOT wrong. You are 1,000 times more wrong the more you keep that up Annoying David. I believe you are the #1 commentator of this website as of today. Bad name calling is NOT what you should be doing.
How exactly am I wrong? Please explain.
I am the undefeated champion of this game show game. Suck it, Craig.
I win.
You lose.
You hoser.
I warned you that this would happen. I gave you a chance to post something other than complete BS. But you just wouldn’t listen. Live and learn, hoser.
Cities, district municipalities, and city neighborhoods are not all the same thing. Learn the differences. The world is more complicated than your inferior intellect can possibly comprehend. You lose, hoser.