Why do Americans just group all of Europe together

Why do you keep saying 'we're going to Europe' when there's such a big difference between Paris and Dunblane lol

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TexChik · F

Really? It's all on the same continent, right? When Europeans visit America, they say they are going to America, not NY, Florida, Arizona, or any other state, only America. 🤷🏻‍♀

ViciDraco · 41-45, M

@TexChik It would be more like Europeans saying they are going to America and meaning Canada or Brazil by that comparison.

iamthe99 · M

@TexChik The individual states are not independent countries though, like in Europe. Same with Africa. For Africa, it's even worse, though, EVERYONE assumes Africa is one country.

TexChik · F

@ViciDraco Not really...If that were true, one could say they were going to Europe, which could mean Russia, China, or even Africa.

ViciDraco · 41-45, M

@TexChik Not at all. China is in Asia. You can't go to Europe and be in China. You can go to Canada or Brazil and be in one of the Americas.

iamthe99 · M

@TexChik Nope. Russia is in both Europe and Asia, but China is in Asia and Africa is Africa.