Continent naming

Continent naming typically reflects historical, geographic, or cultural identifiers. Names like Africa, Asia, Europe, and America originate from ancient or Latin terms, often tied to specific regions or peoples. For instance, Europe’s name may derive from the Greek myth of Europa, while Africa relates to the Latin word "Africa," originally referring to the region of Carthage. Sometimes, names describe physical features, like Antarctica, the continent of the south pole. These names are used to organize parts of the world into large landmasses for geographical, political, and cultural purposes, though boundaries and definitions can vary slightly depending on context.