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Bookmark or Share- South America - WorldAtlasSouth America has an area of 17,840,000 km 2 or almost 11.98% of Earth's total land area. By land area, South America is the world's fourth largest continent after Asia, Africa, and North America. South America is almost twice as big as Europe by land area, and is marginally larger than Russia.
- South America: Physical Geography - EducationSouth 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). South America, the fourth-largest continent, extends from the Gulf of Darién in the northwest to the archipelago of Tierra del Fuego in the south.
- 25 Best Places to Visit in South America - Travel + LeisureFrom Buenos Aires to the Galápagos Islands, find the best places to visit in South America, plus expert tips on Machu Picchu, the Amazon rain forest, and more.
- South America | Facts, Land, People, & Economy | BritannicaSouth America is the fourth largest continent in the world, 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. Learn more about South America.
- Maps of South America - WorldAtlasSouth 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 Chile. South America with Capitals Print This Map
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