The continent South America was first discovered by Christopher Columbus in the year 1498. This continent is situated west to Atlantic Ocean, east to Pacific Ocean, south to North America and north to Antarctica.

South America, the countries of Central America, Mexico and Caribbean islands are together known as Latin America. The Panama Canal links the Atlantic ocean and the Pacific ocean. South America task the longest mountain range, the Andes in the world. Amazon is the largest river of the world which is in South America. The highest peak of the Andes is Mount Aconcagua. Cotopaxi is the highest volcanic peak in the world. amount Chimborazo is the highest dead volcano. which is in the mount Andes. The world highest waterfall is Angel which is in Venezuela, South America. Titicaca is the highest fresh water lake in the world. Atacama is the major desert in South America. Patagonia desert is in South America. The Selvas and the Pampas evergreen forests are found in South America.

Chincona trees are found in South America which are used the make quinine, the medicine used to cure Malaria. Humming birds, condors and rheas are the famous birds found in South America.

The great American Indian empire of the Incas flourished in So America a long time ago. The mestizos, mulatos and zambos are the, famous races found in South America.

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Brazil

Brazil is the largest country of South America. Brasilia is its capital Portuguese and English are the major languages of this country Christianity is the major religion of this land. Brasilia, Rio-de-Janeiro, Sau Paulo, Port Alegre are the main cities of Brazil. Rio-de-Janeiro is the largest city of South America and the largest port of the country.

Argentina

Argentina is the second largest country of South America. Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina. Uruguay, Parana and Colorado are the major rivers of Argentina. Christianity and Judaism are the major religions. Buenos Aires, Rosario Santa Fe, Mendoza, San Juan, La Plata are the chief cities of Argentina. Spanish is the major language of this land.