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The South America Political Map clearly shows the various political divisions of the continent and provides elaborate information on the exact locations of the countries within its territory.
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Occupying an area of 17,833,000 sq kms, South America claims to be the fourth largest continent
There are total 12 countries in the South American continent. Punta Arenas, a city in South America, is located at the southernmost corner of the world. The continent is also home to River Amazon, which is the largest river in the world. Your South America vacation can include a visit to the rainforests of this continent.
Political map of South America depicts that this continent is connected to the continent of North America by the narrow cape of Panama and includes few island groups. The prominent islands that are considered part of the continent of South America are the Falklands or the Malvinas Islands.
However, the Caribbean group of islands, although located off the northern coast of South America, is geographically considered as a part of North America. Brazil and Argentina, the two largest nations in the continent, occupy a major portion in the political map of Central and South America. The continent also includes Colombia, Uruguay, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Chile, Suriname, Paraguay, Bolivia, French Guiana, and Guyana. Mapsofworld.com offers a tapestry map that sketches all important cities of South America.


