Geography of South America

Geography of South America is all about understanding the different physical, natural and human features of the continent. Now imagine yourself standing on a giant puzzle piece that makes up the South American map.

First, let's talk about the shape of South America - it looks like a big upside-down triangle with a pointy tip at the bottom.

Now let's talk about the different countries that make up South America. There are 12 countries, and they are: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guyana, and Suriname.

Just like how different people have different features, different parts of South America have their own unique features too. Let's explore some of them:

Mountains: South America has the Andes Mountains, which run through many of its countries. These mountains are very tall and some of them are active volcanoes.

Amazon Rainforest: This is the largest rainforest in the world and it covers most of Brazil and parts of other countries. It is a very important habitat for many different kinds of plants and animals.

Grasslands: The eastern part of South America is mostly flat and has lots of grasslands. This area is called the Pampas and it is famous for cattle farming.

Rivers: South America has many big rivers like the Amazon, the Orinoco, and the Paraná. These rivers are important for transportation and fishing.

Coasts: South America has long coastlines on the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean. It has many beautiful beaches and ports where ships can dock.

People: South America is home to many different people with different cultures and languages.

So, in summary, South America is a big puzzle piece that has 12 countries with unique physical, natural and human features like mountains, rainforests, grasslands, rivers, coasts, and diverse cultures.