South America - Wikipedia
WEBSouth America is a continent entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a considerably smaller portion in the Northern Hemisphere. It can also be described as the southern subregion of the Americas.
South America | Facts, Land, People, & Economy | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Jean P. Dorst C.W. Minkel. South America, fourth largest continent in the world, the southern portion of the landmass generally referred to as the New World, the Western Hemisphere, or simply the Americas. The continent is compact and roughly triangular in shape. Learn more about South America.
South America - WorldAtlas
WEBSouth America has an area of 17,840,000 km 2 or almost 11.98% of Earth's total land area. By land area, South America is the world's fourth largest continent after Asia, Africa, and North America. South America is almost twice as big as Europe by land area, and is marginally larger than Russia.
Maps of South America - WorldAtlas
WEBSouth America consists of 12 countries and three territories. The largest country in South America is Brazil, followed by Argentina, Peru and Colombia. The smallest country in South America is Suriname, followed by Uruguay, and Guyana. Brazil has the longest coastline in South America, followed by Chile. South America with Capitals Print This Map
South America’s geographic regions, ethnic groups, and economy
WEBSouth America has three major geographic regions. In the west, the Andes Mountains, which are prone to seismic activity, extend the length of the continent; Mount Aconcagua, at 22,831 ft (6,959 m), is the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere.
South America: Physical Geography - National Geographic Society
WEBOct 19, 2023 · 6 - 12+. Subjects. Biology, Earth Science, Geology, Meteorology, Geography, Physical Geography. Photograph. South America is a continent of extremes. It is home to the world's largest river (the Amazon) as well as the world's driest place (the Atacama Desert). Map by the National Geographic Society. Photograph. Article. …
South America: Human Geography - National Geographic Society
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · South America, the fourth-largest continent, extends from the Gulf of Darién in the northwest to the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the south. Along with the islands of Tierra del Fuego, the continent includes the Galápagos Islands (Ecuador), Easter Island (Chile), the Falkland Islands (United Kingdom), and the Chiloé and Juan Fernández ...
South America - Lonely Planet
WEBSouth America. Andean peaks, Amazonian rainforest, Patagonian glaciers, Incan ruins, white-sand beaches and vertiginous nightlife: the wonders of South America set the stage for incredible adventures. 01 / Attractions. Must-see attractions. Kuélap.
South America - Wikiwand
WEBSouth America is a continent entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a considerably smaller portion in the Northern Hemisphere. It can also be described as the southern subregion of the Americas.
Geography of South America - Wikipedia
WEBGeographically, South America is generally considered a continent forming the southern portion of the landmass of the Americas, south and east of the Colombia–Panama border by most authorities, or south and east of the Panama Canal by some.
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