South America Geography Quiz

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.