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 is about 3.5% of the Earth’s surface. Two major latitudes – The Equator and Tropic of Capricorn pass through South America. The largest country in South America by land area is Brazil, followed by Argentina.
South America borders the Atlantic Ocean to the north and east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The Isthmus of Panama connects the North American and South American continents while separating the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
In this article, we have shared the list of countries in South America along with the top 10 South American countries (in terms of population and area).
List of South American countries
There are 12 countries in South America. The largest country in terms of both land area and population is Brazil. In terms of population, Columbia is the second most populous South American country. Below, we’ve shared an alphabetical list of South American countries:
Below is a list of South American countries:
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first |
Argentina |
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2 |
Bolivia |
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3 |
Brazil |
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4 |
Chile |
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5 |
Colombia |
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6 |
Ecuador |
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7 |
Guyana |
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8 |
Paraguay |
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9 |
Peru |
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ten |
Suriname |
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11 |
Uruguay |
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twelfth |
Venezuela |
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Top 10 South American countries by population
Here are the top 10 South American countries by population, with an estimated population in 2023 (data from UNFPA).
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Top 10 South American countries by population |
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South American countries |
Population |
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Brazil |
216.4 million |
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Colombia |
52.1 million |
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Argentina |
45.8 million |
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Peru |
34.4 million won |
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Venezuela |
28.8 million won |
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Chile |
19.6 million won |
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Ecuador |
18.2 million won |
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Bolivia |
12.4 million won |
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Paraguay |
6.9 million |
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Uruguay |
3.4 million won |
Top 10 South American countries by area
Below is a list of the top 10 South American countries by area, with land area in square kilometers (km2).
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Top 10 South American countries by area |
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South American countries |
Covered area |
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Brazil |
8,515,770 km2 |
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Argentina |
2,780,400 km2 |
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Peru |
1,285,216 km2 |
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Colombia |
1,138,910 km2 |
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Bolivia |
1,098,581 km2 |
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Venezuela |
912,050 km2 |
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Chile |
756,102 km2 |
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Paraguay |
406,752 km2 |
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Ecuador |
283,561 km2 |
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Guyana |
214,969 km2 |
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Interesting facts about GK about South America
South America is home to many diverse cultures, languages, and landscapes. Some of the most famous landmarks in South America include the Amazon rainforest, the Andes, 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 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 ranges in the world outside of Asia. They stretch for more than 4,300 miles along the west coast of South America.
- Machu Picchu is an ancient Inca city located in the Andes Mountains. It was built in the 15th century and was abandoned shortly after the Spanish conquest of Peru.
- The tallest capital in the world is La Paz, Bolivia. It is located more than 13,000 feet above sea level.
- The largest waterfall system in the world is Iguazu Falls. They are located on the border between Brazil and Argentina.
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