Category: Guide to South America

Uruguay Country Population

Uruguay Population

Uruguay is among Latin America’s most successful countries in many areas. This may be partly because the...

Suriname Population

Suriname Population

Suriname consists almost exclusively of dense, pristine rainforest. Political unrest, weak economy, military coup and civil war...

Peru Population

Peru was the last country to become independent in South America. The country is rich in mineral...

Paraguay Population

Paraguay Population

Paraguay was an oppressive and brutal dictatorship until 1989. Since the introduction of democracy, the country has...

Guyana Country Population

Guyana Population

Guyana is rich in natural resources, but is one of South America’s poorest countries. Ethnic conflicts between...

Chile Country Population

Chile Population

After 17 years of dictatorship under General Augusto Pinochet, democracy was reintroduced in Chile in 1990. Ever...

Brazil Country Population

Brazil Population

Brazil is the largest country in South America and the largest economic power. The country has major...

Bolivia Population

Bolivia Population

Political unrest, the coup and economic crises have characterized Bolivia’s history. Under Socialist President Evo Morales, the...

Argentina Country Flag

Argentina Facts

Argentina, State of South America; 2.8 million km², 44.5 million residents (2019).Argentina is South America’s second largest...