South America
Countries of South America
- countries
- 12
- people
- 436.6 million
- area
- 17,737,675 km²
The region in detail
South America has only 12 independent countries : the easiest continent to memorise. From Venezuela and Colombia in the north to Chile and Argentina in the south, by way of Brazil, Peru and Bolivia. The sticking points: recognising the flags with similar colours (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela) and not forgetting Paraguay or Uruguay. A quick quiz is enough to master the 12 countries, their capitals and their flags.
