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What is the approximate population of South America?
What is the approximate population of South America?
423 million
Which is the largest country in South America by land area?
Which is the largest country in South America by land area?
Brazil
What is the climate like in most of South America?
What is the climate like in most of South America?
Warm all year round
What is unique about the Atacama Desert in Chile?
What is unique about the Atacama Desert in Chile?
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How many countries does the Amazon Rainforest span?
How many countries does the Amazon Rainforest span?
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What is the length of the Amazon River?
What is the length of the Amazon River?
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What is unique about bridges and the Amazon River?
What is unique about bridges and the Amazon River?
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Which is the smallest country in South America?
Which is the smallest country in South America?
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Study Notes
Continent Overview
- South America is the 4th largest continent in the world.
- It is surrounded by the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and situated below North America.
Demographics
- The population of South America is approximately 423 million and is growing rapidly.
- There are 12 sovereign countries in South America.
Country Information
- Brazil is the largest country in South America, covering almost half of the continent's land area and population.
- Suriname is the smallest country in South America and is one of the 10 most sparsely populated countries in the world.
Climate
- The weather in South America varies greatly from country to country due to the continent's size.
- Most of the continent has a tropical climate and is warm all year round, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing.
- In higher, mountainous areas like the Andes, the temperature can drop below freezing.
Natural Wonders
Amazon Rainforest
- The Amazon Rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world, spanning 9 countries.
- More than half of the rainforest is located in Brazil.
- Tribes of people still live in some areas of the rainforest, with little or no contact with the outside world.
- It is believed that there are undiscovered groups of people living in the rainforest.
Amazon River
- The Amazon River is the second longest river in the world, stretching approximately 4000 miles.
- No bridges cross the Amazon River at any point.
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Test your knowledge of South America's geography, including its location, population, and countries. Learn about the continent's size, surroundings, and countries, such as Brazil and Suriname.
