South America is one of four parts of the American continent, is home to twelve countries and has a total population of 378 million people, representing 6% of the world population. It has great linguistic integration: the overwhelming majority speak Portuguese or Spanish. The relief of South America consists of large plains in the central part,…
Category: Guide to South America
South America is a subcontinent comprising the Southern portion of America. Its extension is 17,819,100 km², covering 12% of the Earth’s surface and 6% of the world’s population. It joins Central America to the north by the Isthmus of Panama And separates itself from Antarctica to the south by the Drake Strait. It has an extension of 7,500 km from the Caribbean Sea to Cape Horn, the southernmost point of the continent. The other extreme points of South America are: North to Punta Gallinas, Colombia, to the east the Ponta do Seixas, in Brazil, and to the west to Punta Pariñas, in Peru. Its natural boundaries are: to the north with the Caribbean Sea; to the east, northeast and southeast with the Atlantic Ocean; and to the west with the Pacific Ocean. Brazil currently represents half of the population and economic product of this region. Browse subcategories by country: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Falkland Islands Facts
Falkland Islands, British archipelago in the southwest Atlantic; 12 173 km2, 2 900 residents (2018).The islands are located approximately 600 km northeast of South America’s southernmost headland, Cape Horn. They consist of Western and Eastern Falkland and about 200 small islands. The Falkland Islands constitute a British overseas territory. Terrain shapes and bedrock Geologically, the…
Venezuela Population
Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves, and the country is entirely dependent on oil revenues. The money was spent on social programs under President Hugo Chávez (1999-2013), until the oil price plunged in 2014. Now the country is in a humanitarian crisis, under an increasingly authoritarian and corrupt regime. Key figures and facts Capital:…
Uruguay Population
Uruguay is among Latin America’s most successful countries in many areas. This may be partly because the land was not utilized to the same extent as other former Latin American colonies. Key figures and facts Capital: Montevideo Ethnic groups: European origin 87.7%, African origin 4.6%, other 7.7% Language: Spanish (official), portunol, brazilero (mixes between Portuguese…
Suriname Population
Suriname consists almost exclusively of dense, pristine rainforest. Political unrest, weak economy, military coup and civil war have characterized the country since independence in 1975. Key figures and facts Capital: Paramaribo Ethnic groups: Hindustani (also known as “East Indians”) 27.4%, Maroons (descendants of escaped slaves) 21.7%, Creole (European-African mix) 15.1%, Javanese 13.7%, mixed 13.4 %,…
Peru Population
Peru was the last country to become independent in South America. The country is rich in mineral resources and is the world’s next largest producer of copper and silver. Key figures and facts Capital: Lima Ethnic groups: Amerindians 45%, mastes (both American and European origin) 37%, Europeans 15%, other 3% (2007) Language: Spanish (official) 84%,…
Paraguay Population
Paraguay was an oppressive and brutal dictatorship until 1989. Since the introduction of democracy, the country has been characterized by corruption, and major social and economic inequalities between the poor and the rich. Key figures and facts Capital: Asunción Ethnic groups: Fertilize 95% (descendants of Spaniards and Indians), other 5% Language: Spanish (official), Guarani (official)…
Guyana Population
Guyana is rich in natural resources, but is one of South America’s poorest countries. Ethnic conflicts between the descendants of Indian workers and African slaves have characterized society since independence. Key figures and facts Capital: Georgetown Ethnic groups: Indian origin 39.8%, African origin 29.3%, mixture 19.9%, Indigenous people (Amerindians) 10.5%, other 0.5% (including Portuguese, Chinese…
Colombia Population
Over 50 years of civil war have made Colombia one of the world’s most violent countries. The peace processes of recent years have led to a stable economy and calmer political conditions, where illegal production and export of cocaine is the country’s biggest challenge. Key figures and facts Capital: Bogota Ethnic groups: European + Native…
Chile Population
After 17 years of dictatorship under General Augusto Pinochet, democracy was reintroduced in Chile in 1990. Ever since the colonial era, copper exports have played a key role in the country’s economy, which is among the most stable and competitive in Latin America. Key figures and facts Capital: Santiago Ethnic groups: European and European-Native American…
Brazil Population
Brazil is the largest country in South America and the largest economic power. The country has major environmental challenges and the economy is struggling. Equalizing the differences between poor and rich is one of the country’s biggest challenges. Key figures and facts Capital: Brasília Ethnic groups: European origin 47.7%, European + African origin 43.1%, African…
Bolivia Population
Political unrest, the coup and economic crises have characterized Bolivia’s history. Under Socialist President Evo Morales, the country has experienced economic growth and better distribution of goods, but corruption and poverty remain a major problem. Key figures and facts Capital: La Paz Ethnic groups: Fertilizer (mixture of European and Native American origin) 68%, indigenous people…
Argentina Population
One hundred years ago, Argentina was one of the world’s ten richest countries, but failed economic policies and corruption have led to several economic downturns in the country. Today, there are major differences between the poor and the rich in Argentina, and about every fourth inhabitant lives below the poverty line. Key figures and facts…
French Guiana Facts
French Guyana, French Overseas Department ( département d’outre-mer ) in northeastern South America; 83 530 km2, 286 400 residents (2018).French Guiana is located on the Atlantic coast north of Brazil and east of Suriname. The area consists mostly of lowland, which to 4/5 is covered by dense tropical rainforest. At the coast, mangrove swamp and…
List of Countries in South America
How many countries in South America? As of 2020, there are 12 countries in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. French Guiana is an overseas territory of France and not an independent country. In this American subcontinent where the predominant language is Spanish, Portuguese is only…
Argentina Airports
As of 2019, there are 104 airports throughout the country of Argentina according to IATA and ICAO. Through the table below, you can find name of each airport, its abbreviation, city location, and size. Airports in Argentina are listed in alphabetical order. Please note that some airports serve internationally, while the other only serve domestically….
Brazil Airports
As of 2019, there are 297 airports throughout the country of Brazil according to IATA and ICAO. Through the table below, you can find name of each airport, its abbreviation, city location, and size. Airports in Brazil are listed in alphabetical order. Please note that some airports serve internationally, while the other only serve domestically….
Bolivia Airports
As of 2019, there are 39 airports throughout the country of Bolivia according to IATA and ICAO. Through the table below, you can find name of each airport, its abbreviation, city location, and size. Airports in Bolivia are listed in alphabetical order. Please note that some airports serve internationally, while the other only serve domestically….
Colombia Airports
As of 2019, there are 168 airports throughout the country of Colombia according to IATA and ICAO. Through the table below, you can find name of each airport, its abbreviation, city location, and size. Airports in Colombia are listed in alphabetical order. Please note that some airports serve internationally, while the other only serve domestically….
Chile Airports
As of 2019, there are 46 airports throughout the country of Chile according to IATA and ICAO. Through the table below, you can find name of each airport, its abbreviation, city location, and size. Airports in Chile are listed in alphabetical order. Please note that some airports serve internationally, while the other only serve domestically….
Ecuador Airports
As of 2019, there are 27 airports throughout the country of Ecuador according to IATA and ICAO. Through the table below, you can find name of each airport, its abbreviation, city location, and size. Airports in Ecuador are listed in alphabetical order. Please note that some airports serve internationally, while the other only serve domestically….
French Guiana Airports
As of 2019, there are 6 airports throughout the country of French Guiana according to IATA and ICAO. Through the table below, you can find name of each airport, its abbreviation, city location, and size. Airports in French Guiana are listed in alphabetical order. Please note that some airports serve internationally, while the other only…
Falkland Islands Airports
As of 2019, there are 2 airports throughout the country of Falkland Islands according to IATA and ICAO. Through the table below, you can find name of each airport, its abbreviation, city location, and size. Airports in Falkland Islands are listed in alphabetical order. Please note that some airports serve internationally, while the other only…
Uruguay Airports
As of 2019, there are 13 airports throughout the country of Uruguay according to IATA and ICAO. Through the table below, you can find name of each airport, its abbreviation, city location, and size. Airports in Afghanistan are listed in alphabetical order. Please note that some airports serve internationally, while the other only serve domestically….
Venezuela Airports
As of 2019, there are 63 airports throughout the country of Venezuela according to IATA and ICAO. Through the table below, you can find name of each airport, its abbreviation, city location, and size. Airports in Venezuela are listed in alphabetical order. Please note that some airports serve internationally, while the other only serve domestically….
Argentina Facts
Argentina, State of South America; 2.8 million km2, 44.5 million residents (2019).Argentina is South America’s second largest state and has an area of 3,700 km from the border with Bolivia in the north to Eldslandet in the south. Claims are also made on some of the Antarctic and on the British Falkland Islands. The capital…
Colombia Facts
Colombia, state of northwestern South America; 1.1 million km2, 49.6 million residents (2019).The country extends almost 1,800 km from north to south and 1 260 km from east to west. The capital is Bogotá. Country facts Republic of Colombia / Republic of Colombia Country abbreviation: CO Area: 1.1 million km2 Population (2019): 49.6 million residents…
Chile Facts
Chile, State of South America; 757,000 km2, 18.7 million residents (2019).Chile borders in the north to Peru and in the east to Bolivia and Argentina and has a coast of over 4,200 km towards the Pacific. From the border with Peru in the north to Cape Horn in the south, slightly more than 38 latitudes…
Bolivia Facts
Bolivia, state of South America, between the South tropic and 10 ° south latitude; 1.1 million km2, 11.4 million residents (2019). The country has been named after Simón Bolívar. Country facts Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia / Multinational State of Bolivia Country abbreviation: BO Area: 1.1 million km2 Population (2019): 11.4 million residents Capital: Sucre (formal),…
Brazil Facts
Brazil, State of South America; 8.6 million km2, 209.5 million residents (2019).Brazil covers almost half of South America’s surface. The capital is Brazil (3 million residents, 2016). Country facts Republic of Brazil / Federal Republic of Brazil Country abbreviation: BR Area: 8.6 million km2 Population (2019): 209.5 million residents Capital: Brazil Main languages: Portuguese State:…