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Olympic game host cities are allocated based on the merits of the application and how recently the nation has hosted a games. That is to say, a city will not be allocated a games if the country that it is in has recently hosted a games.
Since the allocation is based on country and not continent, the fact that European countries have hosted more is of little relevance.
A simple factor may be that Europe has more countries with a suitable climate and the capacity to host a game than any other continent.
Australasia/Oceania have hosted the Summer Olympic Games twice. These Games were in 1956 in Melbourne, and 2000 in Sydney.
Europe, Asia and North America have hosted the Summer Games on more than two occasions each.
South America is due to host its first Summer Games in 2016, whilst Africa (and Antarctica) have never hosted one.
North American has not hosted the most Olympic Games ... Europe has by almost 4 to 1.
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Which continent has never hosted the olympic games?
There are never been a summer olympic held in africa.
When was Summer Olympic Games created?
Summer Olympic Games was created in 1896.
When was the fifth summer Olympic games?
The fifth summer olympic games were in berlin 1916.
Where were the only two summer Olympic games held on Asian continent?
1964 in Tokyo, Japan and 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. The 2008 Games in Beijing will be the third Summer Games held in Asia.
Has Jamacia held the summer Olympic games?
Jamaica has never held the Summer Olympic games.
Name the continent which the Olympic Games originated?
well asia, australia, europe, north america, have hosted the olympic games while antarctica and africa hasn't. south america will be hosting in 2016 in rio de janrio
What continent has not had games held in their continent?
Africa has not yet held an Olympic Games.
Where was the 24th Olympic games held?
Olympic Summer Games in Seoul
How many continents have the olympic games been held in?
The Olympic Summer Games have been held in Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia. The 2016 games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will be the first held in South America. Neither Africa nor Antarctica has yet hosted the Olympic games. The Olympic Winter Games have been held in Europe, Asia, and North America.
What number is this 2008 Summer Olympics?
The modern Summer Olympic Games was started in 1896. There have been 28 Summer Olympic Games held. The modern Winter Olympic Games were started in 1924. There have been 20 Winter Olympic Games held.
Why are most summer Olympic Games held in Europe?
It may seem like they are held there, but that isn't true. Rio isn't in Europe, the Los Angles games weren't in Europe just to name two.
Where were the 1993 Olympic games?
There were no Olympic games in 1993. There were summer Olympic games in 1992 and 1996. There were winter Olympic games in 1992 and 1994.
