| SOUTH AMERICA | |
|---|---|
| Number of Countries | 12 |
| Area (sq miles) | 6.888 million |
| Population | 422.5 million (as of 2016) |
| Largest City | Sao, Paulo, Brazil |
| Number of Languages | 448 |
| Size in Comparison to Other Continents | 4th largest |
Continents of the World
South America
South America is a continent of extremes. It is home to the world's largest river (the Amazon) as well as the world's driest place (the Atacama Desert). Learn more at Link to Text
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