South America

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  • South America is the 4th largest continent.
  • About 386 million people live in South America.
  • There are 12 countries in South America. Some of these countries are: Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Colombia.  For a full list of South American countries, click here.
  • Spanish and Portuguese are the most widely spoken languages in South America.  English, French and Dutch are also spoken in some countries.  There are also many native languages spoken in South America.

What are some interesting places in south america?

Check out a photo gallery of some cool places in South America!

What are some animals native to south america?

There are millions of native species in South America (most of them live in the rainforest). Here are a few pictures of South American animals!