South America is the fourth largest continent in size and the fifth largest in population. It is located primarily in the southern hemisphere. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The geography of South America is dominated by the Andes Mountain Range and the Amazon River (second longest river in the world).
Prior to European colonization, the Incan Civilization was a dominant force in South America. In the 1500's, Spain and Portugal colonized much of South America. The colonies gained independence in the 1800's with the help of leaders such as Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin. Much of South America still speaks Spanish or Portuguese as their primary language.
Population: 387,489,196 (Source: 2010 United Nations)
Area: 6,890,000 square miles
Ranking: It is the fourth largest and fifth most populous continent
Major Biomes: rainforest, savanna, grassland
Major cities:
Major Rivers and Lakes: Amazon River, Parana River, Orinoco River, Tocantins River, Strait of Magellan, Lake Titicaca, Lake Maracaibo
Major Geographical Features: Andes Mountains, Amazon Basin and Rainforest, Brazilian Highlands, Pampas plain, Patagonia, Guiana Highlands, Pantanal wetlands
Prior to European colonization, the Incan Civilization was a dominant force in South America. In the 1500's, Spain and Portugal colonized much of South America. The colonies gained independence in the 1800's with the help of leaders such as Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin. Much of South America still speaks Spanish or Portuguese as their primary language.
Population: 387,489,196 (Source: 2010 United Nations)
Area: 6,890,000 square miles
Ranking: It is the fourth largest and fifth most populous continent
Major Biomes: rainforest, savanna, grassland
Major cities:
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Santiago, Chile
- Brasilia, Brazil
- Lima, Peru
- Bogota, Colombia
- Caracas, Venezuela
- Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- Medellin, Colombia
Major Rivers and Lakes: Amazon River, Parana River, Orinoco River, Tocantins River, Strait of Magellan, Lake Titicaca, Lake Maracaibo
Major Geographical Features: Andes Mountains, Amazon Basin and Rainforest, Brazilian Highlands, Pampas plain, Patagonia, Guiana Highlands, Pantanal wetlands
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