{"id":12054,"date":"2025-10-15T13:07:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T06:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/?p=12054"},"modified":"2025-10-15T13:07:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T06:07:08","slug":"mengapa-eropa-dijuluki-benua-biru-ini-dua-kisah-menarik-di-baliknya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/en\/why-is-europe-nicknamed-the-blue-continent-here-are-two-interesting-stories-behind-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Europe Nicknamed the &quot;Blue Continent&quot;? Here Are Two Fascinating Stories Behind It!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We all know that <strong>Europe<\/strong> is home to developed nations, magnificent history, and rich culture. But have you ever heard of its unique nickname: <strong>&quot;The Blue Continent&quot;<\/strong> ?<\/p><p> This nickname is very popular in Indonesia, although not everyone in the world is familiar with it. &quot;Blue Continent&quot; sounds beautiful, but why was the color blue chosen? Is it because the continent is surrounded by many oceans, or is there a deeper reason?<\/p><p> It turns out there are two very interesting and equally compelling reasons behind the nickname &quot;Blue Continent.&quot; These two reasons stem from very different things: one from <strong>biology<\/strong> and the other from its legendary <strong>history and social status<\/strong> .<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Daftar isi<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/en\/why-is-europe-nicknamed-the-blue-continent-here-are-two-interesting-stories-behind-it\/#Blue_Eyes_a_Physical_Trait_of_the_Majority_of_the_Population\" >Blue Eyes, a Physical Trait of the Majority of the Population<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/en\/why-is-europe-nicknamed-the-blue-continent-here-are-two-interesting-stories-behind-it\/#The_Uniqueness_of_Blue_Eyes_in_the_World\" >The Uniqueness of Blue Eyes in the World<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/en\/why-is-europe-nicknamed-the-blue-continent-here-are-two-interesting-stories-behind-it\/#Blue_Eyes_and_Continental_Identity\" >Blue Eyes and Continental Identity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/en\/why-is-europe-nicknamed-the-blue-continent-here-are-two-interesting-stories-behind-it\/#Blue_Blood_Legacy_of_Nobility_and_Power\" >Blue Blood, Legacy of Nobility and Power<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/en\/why-is-europe-nicknamed-the-blue-continent-here-are-two-interesting-stories-behind-it\/#What_is_%22Blue_Blood%22\" >What is &quot;Blue Blood&quot;?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/en\/why-is-europe-nicknamed-the-blue-continent-here-are-two-interesting-stories-behind-it\/#Europe_as_the_Worlds_%22Blue_Blood%22_Center\" >Europe as the World&#39;s &quot;Blue Blood&quot; Center<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/en\/why-is-europe-nicknamed-the-blue-continent-here-are-two-interesting-stories-behind-it\/#Blue_in_the_Coat_of_Arms_of_Europe\" >Blue in the Coat of Arms of Europe<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/en\/why-is-europe-nicknamed-the-blue-continent-here-are-two-interesting-stories-behind-it\/#Flag_and_Coat_of_Arms_of_the_European_Union_EU\" >Flag and Coat of Arms of the European Union (EU)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/en\/why-is-europe-nicknamed-the-blue-continent-here-are-two-interesting-stories-behind-it\/#Maps_and_Oceans\" >Maps and Oceans<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/en\/why-is-europe-nicknamed-the-blue-continent-here-are-two-interesting-stories-behind-it\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blue_Eyes_a_Physical_Trait_of_the_Majority_of_the_Population\"><\/span> Blue Eyes, a Physical Trait of the Majority of the Population<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p> The most frequently heard and most easily seen reason physically is because <strong>the majority of native Europeans have blue eyes.<\/strong><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Uniqueness_of_Blue_Eyes_in_the_World\"><\/span> The Uniqueness of Blue Eyes in the World <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12056 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-2.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure><p> Worldwide, blue eyes are a relatively rare physical trait. The majority of the world&#39;s population has brown eyes. However, in Europe, particularly in the Nordic and Northern European countries, the proportion of blue-eyed people is much higher.<\/p><p> Blue eye color is caused by genetic factors. Scientifically, this color doesn&#39;t come from the actual blue pigment in the eye, but rather from the way light is scattered across the front of the iris. This phenomenon is called light <em>scattering<\/em> , similar to why the sky appears blue.<\/p><p> When sailors, explorers, or even Asians first interacted with Europeans, this striking blue eye characteristic became the most easily recognizable visual identity and was very different from the physical characteristics of people on other continents, especially Asia and Africa, which were predominantly brown-eyed.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blue_Eyes_and_Continental_Identity\"><\/span> Blue Eyes and Continental Identity <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12057 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-3.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure><p> In many Asian countries, including Indonesia, Europeans are often identified with their bright blue eyes and fair skin. Over time, these physical characteristics have become firmly entrenched in the nicknames of their continents of origin.<\/p><p> The nickname &quot;Blue Continent&quot; can be interpreted as &quot;The continent where people with characteristic blue eyes live.&quot; This is a simple and visual way to distinguish Europe from other continents, such as Africa, which is nicknamed the &quot;Dark Continent&quot; because the majority of its population is dark-skinned. Thus, physical characteristics are the primary factor that makes the color <strong>blue<\/strong> a label for this historically rich continent.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blue_Blood_Legacy_of_Nobility_and_Power\"><\/span> Blue Blood, Legacy of Nobility and Power<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p> This second reason is much deeper, related to Europe&#39;s long history of <strong>empires, monarchies, and nobility.<\/strong> The nickname &quot;Blue Continent&quot; is closely linked to the legendary term <strong>&quot;blue <em>blood<\/em> .&quot;<\/strong><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_%22Blue_Blood%22\"><\/span> What is &quot;Blue Blood&quot;? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12058 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-4.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure><p> The term <strong>&quot;blue blood&quot;<\/strong> is a figurative expression used to refer to <strong>royalty, aristocrats, or people of royal lineage.<\/strong> The term was very popular in Europe, especially in Spain ( <em>sangre azul<\/em> ) and France, and later spread throughout the world.<\/p><p> The origin of this term is very interesting: <\/p><ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> <strong>Pale Skin Tone:<\/strong> In ancient times, European nobles and royalty took great care of their appearance. They rarely engaged in outdoor physical labor and avoided the sun whenever possible. Pale, sun-bleached skin was a symbol of wealth and high social status.<\/li><li> <strong>Visible Veins:<\/strong> In very pale skin, the veins that carry blood to the heart will be more visible beneath the skin&#39;s surface. Veins aren&#39;t actually blue, but appear bluish due to optical effects (light) when viewed from the skin.<\/li><li> <strong>Symbol of Bloodline Purity:<\/strong> The term &quot;blue blood&quot; was deliberately used by the nobility to emphasize that their bloodline was &quot;pure&quot; and not mixed with the blood of commoners (who were considered to have ordinary &quot;red blood&quot; because they had darker skin due to working in the fields). <\/li><\/ol><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Europe_as_the_Worlds_%22Blue_Blood%22_Center\"><\/span> Europe as the World&#39;s &quot;Blue Blood&quot; Center <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12059 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-5.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure><p> Europe is a continent historically dominated by monarchical systems. From Great Britain, Spain, and the Netherlands, to the old monarchies of Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Europe was the center of power for these &quot;blue bloods.&quot;<\/p><p> Today, although many monarchies have become constitutional monarchies without absolute political power, the heritage and stories of Europe&#39;s &quot;blue blood&quot; nobility remain a major attraction and an integral part of the continent&#39;s identity.<\/p><p> Therefore, the nickname <strong>&quot;Blue Continent&quot;<\/strong> is a way to honor and recognize <strong>Europe<\/strong> as <strong>the historical center and home of world royalty and nobility<\/strong> . It emphasizes the continent&#39;s noble status, opulence, and rich political history.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blue_in_the_Coat_of_Arms_of_Europe\"><\/span> Blue in the Coat of Arms of Europe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p> Besides the two main stories above, there are other elements that make the color blue so synonymous with Europe today, namely:<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flag_and_Coat_of_Arms_of_the_European_Union_EU\"><\/span> Flag and Coat of Arms of the European Union (EU) <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12060 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-6.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure><p> If we look at the <strong>European Union (EU)<\/strong> flag, we&#39;ll notice a very dominant dark blue color. The flag features twelve gold stars in a circle on a blue background. The blue on this flag symbolizes:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> <strong>Unity:<\/strong> The circle of stars symbolizes unity and solidarity.<\/li><li> <strong>Solidarity:<\/strong> Blue is considered a calming color and symbolizes harmony.<\/li><\/ul><p> Although the EU Flag only appeared after World War II, this bold use of blue further strengthened the association of the European Continent with that color in the eyes of the modern world.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maps_and_Oceans\"><\/span> Maps and Oceans <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12061 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-7-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/diringkas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eropadijulukibenuabiru-7.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure><p> Geographically, Europe is a continent surrounded by numerous important bodies of water: the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and numerous smaller seas. This gives Europe a very long coastline and a strong maritime history. While blue on world maps always represents water, in Europe, the close connection between land and blue sea further reinforces this nickname. Europe is literally a continent dominated by maritime connections.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span> Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p> So, why is Europe called the &quot;Blue Continent&quot;?<\/p><p> This distinctive nickname is a combination of two undeniable historical and social facts: <\/p><ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> <strong>Physical Characteristics (Blue Eyes):<\/strong> The majority of the native population has blue eyes, which is a major distinguishing feature when interacting with the outside world.<\/li><li> <strong>Social Status (Blue Blood):<\/strong> Europe is the historical center for monarchical and aristocratic systems, known figuratively as \u201cblue blood.\u201d<\/li><\/ol><p> These two reasons, both visual biological and historical and aristocratic, have been deeply embedded in collective memory, especially in Indonesia. Ultimately, <strong>Europe<\/strong> is known not only as a continent of history, but also as <strong>the &quot;Blue Continent,&quot;<\/strong> a name that holds stories of unique genetics and past aristocratic grandeur.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all know that Europe is home to developed nations, magnificent history, and rich culture. But have you ever heard<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":12055,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2541,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12054","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","category-knowledge","resize-featured-image"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why Is Europe Nicknamed the &quot;Blue Continent&quot;? 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