South America is the fourth largest and the fifth most populous continent in the world. The following is a list of all the countries in South America. Later, some frequently asked questions are discussed. Let’s read.
Countries in South America
| Country | Area | Capital | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | around 2.78 million sq km | Buenos Aires |
| 2 | Bolivia | around 1.1 million sq km | Sucre (constitutional and judicial); La Paz (administrative) |
| 3 | Brazil | around 8.5 million sq km | Brasília |
| 4 | Chile | around 756,950 sq km | Santiago |
| 5 | Colombia | around 1.14 million sq km | Bogotá |
| 6 | Ecuador | around 283,560 sq km | Quito |
| 7 | Guyana | around 214,970 sq km | Georgetown |
| 8 | Paraguay | around 406,750 sq km | Asunción |
| 9 | Peru | around 1.285 million sq km | Lima |
| 10 | Suriname | around 163,820 sq km | Paramaribo |
| 11 | Uruguay | around 176,215 sq km | Montevideo |
| 12 | Venezuela | around 916,445 sq km | Caracas |
– External/overseas territories are not listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil is the largest country in South America. The country has an area of approximately 8.5 million square kilometers. Moreover, it is the fifth largest country in the world.
Brazil is by far the most populous country in South America.
Spanish is the most spoken language in South America followed by Portuguese.
São Paulo, Brazil
Trinidad and Tobago is closer to South America than North America. However, the country is considered by most to be a part of North America. Only a few maps show Trinidad and Tobago as part of South America.
Amazon rainforest is present in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana (an overseas region of France), Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Mount Aconcagua (6,960.8 m/22,837 ft)
Mainland Antarctica is approximately 600 miles from the tip of South America.
Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Paraguay