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  1. South 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.

  2. The geography of South America contains many diverse regions and climates. Geographically, 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.

  3. Feb 13, 2024 · 6 - 12+. Subjects. Arts and Music, Geography, Human Geography, Social Studies, World History. 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. Vocabulary.

  4. A map showing the countries of South America. South 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 ...

  5. 2 days ago · Latin America is generally understood to consist of the entire continent of South America in addition to Mexico, Central America, and the islands of the Caribbean whose inhabitants speak a Romance language.

  6. Oct 9, 2023 · 25 Best Places to Visit in South America. Destinations. Central & South America. 25 Best Places to Visit in South America, From the Wetlands of Brazil to Easter Island. Experts share...

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