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3 days ago · South America, fourth largest of the world’s continents. It is 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, being broad in the north and tapering to a point— Cape Horn , Chile —in the south.
- The People
South America - Indigenous, Cultures, Diversity: Four main...
- Geologic History
South America - Geology, Plate Tectonics, Fossils: The...
- Lakes, Rivers, Wetlands
South America - Lakes, Rivers, Wetlands: Most of South...
- Iberians
South America - Iberians, Indigenous, Colonization: Until...
- Effects of Rapid Population Increase
South America now is one of the most urbanized regions in...
- Cultural Life
South America - Culture, Diversity, Traditions: The rapid...
- The Argentinian Pampas
South America - Plains, Agriculture, Wildlife: The Pampas of...
- Forestry and Fishing
South America - Forestry, Fishing, Biodiversity: Although...
- The People
4 days ago · Last but not least, we have São Paulo, the largest city in South America and Latin America. With a population of over 20 million people, São Paulo is a true megacity. Known for its diverse population, thriving business sector, and vibrant street art scene, São Paulo is a city that never sleeps.
4 days ago · Rio de Janeiro, city and port, capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean, in the southeastern part of the tropical zone of South America, and is widely recognized as one of the world’s most beautiful and interesting urban centers.
3 days ago · Brazil, country of South America that occupies half the continent’s landmass. It is the fifth largest country in the world, exceeded in size only by Russia, Canada, China, and the United States, though its area is greater than that of the 48 conterminous U.S. states.
1 day ago · According to Mastercard's Global Destination Cities Index, in 2014, Lima was the most visited city of Latin America and was the 20th city globally, with 5.11 million visitors. In 2019, Lima is the top destination in South America, with 2.63 million international visitors in 2018 and a growth forecast of 10.00% percent for 2019.
2 days ago · Brazil, [b] officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, [c] is the largest and easternmost country in South America and Latin America. It is the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh most populous, with over 205 million inhabitants.
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1 day ago · Peru has a population of over 32 million, and its capital and largest city is Lima. At 1,285,216 km 2 (496,225 sq mi), Peru is the 19th largest country in the world, and the third largest in South America .
