Eurasia
Combined landmasses of Europe and AsiaEurasia is the largest continental area on Earth, comprising all of Europe and Asia. According to some geographers, physiographically, Eurasia is a single supercontinent. The concept of Europe and Asia as distinct continents dates back to antiquity, but their borders have historically been subject to change. For example, the ancient Greeks originally included Africa in Asia but classified Europe as separate land. Eurasia is connected to Africa at the Suez Canal, and the two are sometimes combined to describe the largest contiguous landmass on Earth, Afro-Eurasia.
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AI Generated- 1490sThe Iberians discover new maritime routes connecting subregions of Eurasia during the Age of Discovery.
- 1869The completion of the Suez Canal paves the way for direct passage through the Indo-Mediterranean.
- 1914The concept of "Eurasianism" corresponded to the land area of Imperial Russia, including parts of Eastern Europe.