Continents of the World

South America

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). Learn more at Britannica - South America

South America Facts
Number of Countries 12
Area (sq miles) 6.888 million
Population 433.5 million (as of 2016)
Largest City Sao Paulo, Brazil
Number of Languages 448
Size in Comparison to Other Countinents 4th Largest
  1. Africa
  2. Antartica
  3. Asia
  4. Australia
  5. Europe
  6. North America
  7. South America

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