Geography of South America and Beyond

South America

• There are 12 countries in South America.
• The Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest in South America.
• Colombia borders Panama.
• The Pacific Ocean is on the west side of South America.
• The Atlantic Ocean is on the east side of South America.
• Brazil is the largest country in South America.
• Angel Falls is the largest waterfall in South America.
• Machu Picchu was the home of the Inca Civilization.
• The Inca Civilization lived for approximately 200 years near the Andes Mountains.

Geography

• There are seven continents on Earth.
• There are five oceans on Earth.
• 73% of Earth is covered with water.
• 27% of Earth is covered with land.
• Canada is the largest country in North America.
• There are 23 countries in North America.
• There are seven countries in Central America.