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Learn about the diverse regions and climates of South America, the continent that forms the southern portion of the landmass of the Americas. Find out how the Andes, the Amazon, the Caribbean, and the Atlantic Ocean shape the continent's geography and history.
South America is a continent in the Western Hemisphere with 12–14 sovereign states and two dependent territories. It has diverse geography, culture, history, and natural resources, and is home to the Amazon rainforest, the Andes mountains, and the world's highest waterfall.
This web page provides a comprehensive overview of the 12 sovereign states and 3 non-sovereign dependent territories in South America, with their names, flags, capitals, populations, areas, currencies, and legal statuses. It also explains the geography, history, and demographics of the continent.
A comprehensive overview of South America, the southern continent of the Americas, with topics on geography, demographics, politics, history and more. Find links to detailed articles on countries, regions, natural features and cultural aspects of South America.
Colombia is a South American country with diverse ethnic groups, languages and cultures. It was colonized by Spain, gained independence in 1819, and suffered from civil conflict until 2005.
Suriname is the smallest country in South America with an area of 163,820 km2 (63,251 mi2). Brazil is the largest with 48% of the total land area of the continent. See the full list of countries and dependencies by area and population.
South America is a continent mostly in the Southern Hemisphere and accounting for 3.5% of the Earth's surface. Subportals: Portal:Brazil, Portal:Colombia, Portal ...
Populated places in South America by country (13 C) Regions of South America by country (9 C, 2 P) A. Geography of Argentina (25 C, 9 P) B.