(ELI5) Why is North and South America always on the left of maps and referred to as the West. Could easily be the East.

Question

Do maps of the world in Europe Africa Asia show the Usa on the left as well?

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Answer 1

Mainly due to European centric history. Many of the old maps featured Europe prominently in the middle of the map. Gradually added more to the East(right). Then discovery of Americas on the left.