List of South American Countries: Interesting Facts, Population, Area

South America is a continent located in the Western Hemisphere. It is the fourth largest continent in the world, after Asia, Africa and North America. It has a population of more than 439 million people and an area of ​​more than 17.8 million square kilometers. The total geographical area of ​​South America is 17.84 million square kilometers, which represents approximately 3.5% of the Earth’s surface. Two main latitudes: the equator and the tropic of Capricorn pass through South America. The largest country in South America in terms of land area is Brazil, followed by Argentina.

South America is bordered to the north and east by the Atlantic Ocean and to the west by the Pacific Ocean. The Isthmus of Panama connects the continents of North and South America while separating the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

In this article, we have shared the list of South American countries along with the top 10 countries in South America (in terms of population and area).

List of South American countries

There are 12 countries in South America. The largest country in terms of land area and population is Brazil. In terms of population, Colombia is the second most populous South American country. Below, we have shared an alphabetical list of South American countries:

Here is a list of South American countries:

1	Argentina
2	bolivia
3	Brazil
4	Chili
5	Colombia
6	Ecuador
7	Guiana
8	Paraguay
9	Peru
10	Surinam
eleven	Uruguay
12	Venezuela

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Top 10 South American Countries by Population

Here are the top 10 countries in South America by population, with their estimated populations as of 2023 (UNFPA data).

Top 10 South American Countries by Population
South American countries	Population
Brazil	216.4 million
Columbia	52.1 million
Argentina	45.8 million
Peru	34.4 million
Venezuela	28.8 million
Chili	19.6 million
Ecuador	18.2 million
bolivia	12.4 million
Paraguay	6.9 million
Uruguay	3.4 million

The top 10 countries in South America in terms of area

Here is a list of the top 10 countries in South America in terms of area, with their land area in square kilometers (km2).

The top 10 countries in South America in terms of area
South American countries	Covered area
Brazil	8,515,770 km²
Argentina	2,780,400 km²
Peru	1,285,216 km²
Columbia	1,138,910 km²
bolivia	1,098,581 km²
Venezuela	912,050 km²
Chili	756,102 km²
Paraguay	406,752 km²
Ecuador	283,561 km²
Guiana	214,969 km²

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GK Interesting Facts about South America

South America is home to a wide range of cultures, languages ​​and landscapes. Some of the most famous places in South America include the Amazon rainforest, the Andes mountains, and Machu Picchu.

Some of the most interesting facts about North America include:

• The Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world. It covers an area of ​​more than 2 million square miles and is home to more than 10% of the world’s known species.
• The Andes Mountains are the longest mountain range in the world outside of Asia. They stretch for more than 4,300 miles along the western coast of South America.
• Machu Picchu is an ancient Inca city located in the Andes mountain range. It was built in the 15th century and abandoned shortly after the Spanish conquest of Peru.
• The highest capital in the world is La Paz, Bolivia. It is located at an altitude of more than 13,000 feet above sea level.
• The largest waterfall system in the world is Iguazú Falls. They are located on the border between Brazil and Argentina.

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