South America Countries

Get to know the countries comprising the continent of South America.

Argentina
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Bolivia
* a beautiful landlocked country surrounded to the north and east by Brazil, to the south by Argentina and Paraguay, Chile and Peru to the northwest and southwest respectively. This multiethnic and democratic country nestles in the heart of South America. More than 60% of its inhabitants are pure Native American ancestry making Bolivia the most indigenous country in the continent. Sucre is the seat of government of the country. Aside from cultural wealthy it possesses, Bolivia boasts with scenic wonders including Amazonian and Andean landscapes, remnants of ancient civilization and picturesque destinations. Bolivia is a country of contrasts from the clamminess of the rainforest to the temperate climate of the environment. Even more stunning in the country is the Lake Titicaca, the infamous highest lake in the world measuring 125 miles long, 69 miles wide with a maximum depth of 918 feet and stretching 3,240 square miles.

Brazil
* dubbed as the largest and most populous country in the continent as it occupies a massive area along the eastern coastline of South America. It spans 8,514,877 km² in which it houses 187,393,918 total number of population according to 2008 estimation. Brazil is officially known as the Federative Republic of Brazil with Brasilia and Sao Paulo as the capital and largest city respectively. Surrounding the striking and staggering country of Brazil are Atlantic Ocean to the east, Venezuela, Suriname, Guyana and overseas department of French Guiana on the north, Colombia on the northwest, Bolivia and Peru on the west, Argentina and Paraguay on the southwest and Uruguay on the south. There are numerous stretches of pristine tropical beaches, running rivers, breathtaking islands with unexplored rainforest and dazzling metropolises. Brazil may not be a paradise of popular imagination but it is a country where people are delighted with a wonderful haven to relax and to escape.

Chile
* in the southwest part of South America lies a quaint country replete with jaw-dropping sceneries and destinations-- Chile. This land of extremes stretches 756,960 km² and comprises 16,598,074 populations (June 2004 estimation). Around three-fourths of the locals are mestizos and the rest are European or Aracanian Indians ancestry. Santiago is its capital city situated in Central Chile with an elevation of 1,700 ft. Chile is one of the most thriving and stable nations in South America. There are ample of things to do in the country from frolicking in the scorching sun to skiing in Andean snow. Traveling around the nation indulges you with sheer beauty of nature such as magnificent hot springs, rolling mountains, scenic beaches, lush forests and volcanoes. In addition, exciting leisure activities and delectable foods await you here in Chile. Tourists will surely have a spectacular day ahead.

Colombia
* straddling 440,839 square miles, Colombia is one of the most beautiful countries in South America basking in northwestern portion. It is bounded by Venezuela and Brazil to the east, Ecuador and Peru to the south, Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea on the north, Panama on the northwest and Pacific Ocean on the west. Colombia is one of the largest nations throughout the world and ranks fourth in the continent. In addition, the country houses the largest Spanish speaking population in the entire world following Mexico and Spain. The capital and largest metropolis of the country is Bogotá. Colombia homes most of the prominent tourist attractions in South America. Furthermore, the nation celebrates one of the most colorful and impressive revelries throughout the continent such as Carnival of Blacks and Whites, Bogotá Summer Festival, Festival of Flowers and Cali’s Fair.