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Demographics of South America

Alright kiddo! So, let's talk about the people who live in South America!

South America is a really big place with many different countries, and each country has its own group of people who live there. But overall, South America has a lot of different kinds of people.

For example, some people are more native to the land, which means that their families have lived in South America for a really long time. They may speak languages like Quechua, Aymara, or Guarani. Other people might have come from other parts of the world, like Europe, Africa, or Asia. Some of these people came to South America a long time ago, while others came more recently. So there are a lot of different cultures and backgrounds to be found in South America!

One way to understand the demographics of South America is to look at the population. In South America, there are over 400 million people! That's a lot of people, isn't it? And these people live in different ways depending on where they are. Some people live in big cities, while others live in small towns or rural areas.

Another thing to think about is age. South America has a lot of young people! This is because many families have a lot of children, and people are generally living longer, too. In fact, more than one-third of the population is under the age of 20. That's a lot of young people with their whole lives ahead of them!

Finally, we can think about things like education and income. These can be different depending on where you are in South America. For example, some people have very little money and struggle to get by every day, while others have more opportunities and live quite comfortably. Similarly, some people have access to great schools and universities, while others may not have access to education at all.

Overall, South America is a diverse and interesting place with a lot of different people and cultures.
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