South America, one of the 7 continents and the fourth largest, is quite significant in terms of area, with its 17.8 million. km², most of which is located south of the equator. South America is located between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean and is connected to North America at the Panamá in Central America.
South America has a mixed landscape with giant rivers, rainforest, desert and high mountains. The 6570 km long Amazon River runs through the Amazon Jungle. The river basin covers an enormous area of 8 million. km². The Andes stretch all the way from north to south of the continent. Altitude reaches 6959 meters at Aconcagua in Argentina and down to 105 meters below ground level also in Argentina. The Atacama desert in Chile is the driest place on the planet.
The population is in 2016 422.5 million, which is far from being densely populated compared to Asia’s 4.4 billion people. Here, in fact, space for amazing travel experiences is also “off the beaten path”, where all the others go in hiding, only they are many enough.
The countries of South America are listed below.
A continent that is home to more than 400 million people.
South America consists of 12 countries—Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, and Suriname—plus an overseas department of France called French Guiana
(Traveltalk has so far written about the following Sout America countries:
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As a travel destination, there are gigantic opportunities to experience, from the world’s largest rainforests in Brazil to mountains that reach close to 7000 meters. From a metropolis like Brasilia to evolutionary important islands like Charles Darwin’s Galapagos Islands to the world’s largest desert in Chile. From The Iguazu waterfalls in Argentina and Brazil incredible waterfalls in Brazil to the highest in Venezuela, Angel Falls at 979 meters!
Add to that the opportunity to explore and learn about ancient great cultures like the Incas and see South America’s growth locomotives such as Sao Paolo, Rio De Janeiro, Brasilia, and enjoy countless beach resorts when the many impressions and dust are shaken.
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Iguazu Falls, 275 waterfalls over a full 3 km stretch. The waterfalls are hard to imagine: 275 waterfalls (drops) that accumulate over a 3 km stretch and fall from a height of 82 meters, which corresponds to a 24 story high building. Water beats hard from that height. Worth seeing if you are traveling in Argentina? I would say so
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Brazil The country that gave birth to the carnival, the dazzling costumes and the glorious beaches of Brazil, will seduce you to the rhythm of the Samba. The color mix shows the great diversity of Brazil. It has a hospitable spirit unmatched anywhere else in the world. The country of football, good food, exotic beaches, rainforest, waterfalls and many other
Venezuela, the world´s largest waterfall, nature is sublime Venezuela is a country full of rich and varied culture and history. At the same time, a refined and soft touch of modernization makes this country fun and ideal package for tourism. Historical monuments, cultural and outdoor activities with fantastic food and wine are the highlights of Venezuela. Extensive beaches, lush rainforests,
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