Prepared by:

Kristalyn Mary D.
Diwayan
Countries and Capital
cities of South
America
Buenos Aires – or
“Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos
Aires”
(Autonomous City of
Buenos Aires in English)
– is the capital of
Argentina, with a
population of more than 3
million, it is the second
largest city in South
America, after São Paulo,
When you hear or read
that La Paz is the
capital of Bolivia – get
that ‘oh pleeez, I know
better’ attitude going.
The commonly referred
to as “most beautiful city
in Bolivia” – Sucre – is
the official constitutional
(and only) capital of 
Bolivia.    
La Paz is one of the highest cities in South
America. 
Brasília (Brazil in
Latin) is only 50 years In 1987 Brasília was declared
young. It was a UNESCO World Heritage
innaugurated the capital Site.
city of Brazil in 1960,
with development
beginning in 1955. It is
the fourth largest city
in Brazil, with a
population of
approximately
Santiago – or
Santiago de
Chile – is a
cultured city with a
bit of flair and great
transportation
system. 
BOGOTA – Capital
city of Colombia. Lying at
approximately 2,620
meters (8,646 feet) above
sea level and resting in the
north-western plain area of
the Andes Mountains, 
Bogotá is the second
highest capital city in the
world, following 
Quito, Ecuador (2,800 A view to the East of Bogota's
meters / 9,186 feet).  International Business District
The scope of San Francisco
de Quito (or simply
“Quito” as it is
commonly called) is intense
with over 1.5 million
inhabitants equaling roughly
484 people
Quito per square
is located in themile.
Andes mountain range
near the equator and the
only capital city in the
world to be threatened by Downtown Quito
volcanic activity.
Georgetown, capital
city of Guyana. The
country’s chief port,
Georgetown lies on the 
Atlantic Ocean at the mouth
of the Demerara River.
Although the settlement
was founded by the
British in 1781 and
named for George III, it
had been largely rebuilt
by the French by 1784.  City Hall, Georgetown, Guyana.
Asunción,
located on the
left bank of the
Paraguay River,
is the capital and
the largest city of
Paraguay. Palacio de López in Asunción is is a palace that serves
as a workplace for the President of Paraguay.
LIMA is the capital
city of Peru. The city
population is close to 9
million and contains
approximately a third
of the Peruvian
population.where a
Obviously
majority of the jobs
are, Lima is also
Plaza de Armas Square in Lima, Peru
where much of the
Paramari
bo,
formerly Dutch
Guiana, largest
city, capital, and
chief port of 
Suriname. Presidential Palace, Paramaribo, Suri.
Montevideo (met
ro population 1.9
million) is likely the
most laid-back capital
city you will
encounter in 
South America, but
don´t think that means Salvo Palace (centre), Independence Plaza,
Montevideo, Uruguay.
boring.   
Caracas, city capital of Venezuela, and one of
the principal cities of South America. It is
Venezuela’s largest urban agglomeration and the
country’s primary centre of industry, commerce,
education, and culture.

An aerial view of Caracas.

• The current population of South America
is 429,268,526 as of Thursday, January 30, 2020,
based on the latest United Nations estimates.
• South America population is equivalent
to 5.53% of the total world population.
• South America ranks number 1 in Latin America
and the Caribbean among sub regions ranked by
Population.
• The population density in South America is 25
per Km2 (64 people per mi2).
• The total land area is 17,461,112 Km2
(6,741,770 sq. miles)
• 85.5 % of the population is urban (368,408,682
people in 2019).
• The median age in South America
is 32.1years.
https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/south-america-
• South America due to its
size, the climate varies with
each region, determined by
their own geographical
location, ocean currents
and winds.
• It is predominantly wet and
hot. Each region having its
own characteristics weather
South America differs from
one region to another.
• The desert regions of Chile is the driest part of
America. The westerly winds carrying moisture
shed their moisture on the western parts of the
Andes,
• thus the eastern portions of the mountains receive
very little rainfall.
The cold Peru Current is
responsible for the dry coastal
parts of Peru as well as northern
Chile. The cold current is unable
to hold much moisture.

The highest temperatures of South America

have been recorded in Gran Chaco in Argentina,
with temperatures going up to 110 degrees F.
The wettest place is Quibdo in Columbia. It
receives an annual rainfall of 350 inches (890
centimeters).
A unique feature of South America
climate is the El Nino. Every two
to seven years the cold dry Peru
Current weakens and warm waters
from the south rush along the coast
in a southward direction.
The El Nino affects the climate of
South America and causes heavy
rainfall in the dry parts of South
America.
The Amazon river basin has
the typical hot wet climate
suitable for the growth of
rain forests. The
temperatures in the Amazon
basin is 70 to 90 degrees F.
The Andes mountains, on the
other hand, remain cold
throughout the year. The
temperatures of the
mountains is always very
low.
Spring (September, October, and
November)

Summer (December, January, and

February)

Autumn(March, April, and May)

Winter (June, July, and August)

Bodies of water
Econom
Theymap
summarizes
the exports
that yield the
most in each
region.
South America has a
rapidly developing
economy. With many
industries and a flourishing
trade and import-export
Aided by greater
market, it is fast becoming
economic independence
an economy with
since the times of the
considerable size.
second world war, it has
South American countries been largely successful in
had a slow pace of developing its economy
economic development in rapidly.
the past. In recent times,
however, it has as a whole
undergone rapid
economic development.
The biggest individual
economies in South America
are those of Brazil, Argentina,
Colombia and Chile
Currently undergoing massive
growth are the economies of
Argentina, Venezuela and Peru.
Major industries in South America
are agriculture, which
encompasses a vital part of the
economy, and other important
industries like fishing, natural
resources, handicrafts etc. Trade is
also an important part.
The manufacturing industries,
agriculture, and trade
primarily support the
economy of South America.
Some of the major agricultural products
include sugarcane, corn, wheat, soy bean,

Brazil and coffee.

Mining
Manufacturing
Farming
Coffee
Oranges
Tourism
2016 summer
Olympics
 Argentin
export
a
Beef products - #1

Farming and
Ranching
- Gauchos
(cowhands)
Natural resources –
Andes mountains
Zinc, iron, copper, oil
Tourism
Chile
 SOUTH
AMERICA:
POLITICALLY
South American politics in today’s world enjoys a certain
democratic political rule but it is gained by the
continuance struggle against the decades of dictatorship
and the country has passed through a lot of political
crisis.
Poverty and inequality were the outcome of the left
influence as it was highly corrupt and inefficient at that
time. Though the Politics in South America has grown
economically from the past 20 years but still today the
conditions not in much proper shape as it was in the
1950s.
 SOUTH
AMERICA:
POLITICALLY
South America Politics is governed by numbers of
political leaders who looks after all the aspects in the
political arena. Ten years can hardly make difference in
the South American politics but this region has gained an
economic growth for two years and it’s a great
achievement in the history of American Politics.
 SOUTH
AMERICA:
Languages
• Languages of South America re primarily determined
by the country that settled them. Most western South
Americans speak Spanish and eastern South
Americans speak Portuguese.
• On the border of Uruguay and Brazil, a language
called Portunol is spoken. It’s a mix of Portuguese
and Spanish
• The people have very different
ethnicities.
Major Religions of
South America
All countries in South America
have laws which guarantee the
freedom of religion and have a
clear separation of the church from
the State. Christianity is by far the
biggest religion in South America
and is the dominant religion in all
countries of the continent. The Cathedral of Manaus, in Manaus, Brazil.
The Roman Catholic Church which is the most popular
denomination in South America represents that largest
religious group in the continent. South America is also
home to other religious groups which include
Protestantism, Islam, and Judaism.
Roman Catholicism In
South America
 Roman Catholicism is the largest religious
denomination in South America and is
practiced by over 50% of the population in all
South American countries except Uruguay and
Suriname. Roman Catholicism was brought to
the continent by the European colonial powers
in the 17th and 18th centuries who enforced
the religion to the native tribes.
Roman Catholicism In
South America
 The practice of Roman Catholicism among
South Americans was made mandatory in
most countries during the colonial period,
which would become a factor behind the
religion’s popularity in the continent. Brazil
has the highest number of Roman Catholics
in the world and is practiced by 63% of the
country’s population.
 Other Christian
Denominations In South
America
Protestantism is the second largest religious group
practiced in South America and are also known as
Evangelicals. Protestantism always has a minority
religion in the continent for most of its history but has
experienced tremendous growth in followers since the late
20th century.
Brazil has the highest number of evangelicals in South
America, with about 44 million Brazilians identifying
themselves as Protestants which is equivalent to about
22.2% of the country’s population.
Islam In South America
Islam is the second largest religion in South America
based on followers, coming behind Christianity. The
religion is practiced by a minority in most countries of
the continent. The Islamic religion was brought to South
America by Arab immigrants who migrated in large
numbers in the 20th century.
Argentina has the largest population of Muslims in South
America with as many as 0.7 million Argentinians
identify themselves as Muslims.
Judaism In South America
Another religion with significant followers in South
America is Judaism. Argentina is home to the largest
population of Jews in South America which is estimated to
number over 0.3 million. However, this population is a
shadow to historical numbers with the country having as
many as 0.4 million Jews in the early 20th century.
The decline in Jews is attributed to a massive immigration
to Israel after the formation of the nation in the 1940s.
Argentina’s capital, Bueno Aires is home to the majority of
the country’s Jewish people with the city having the second
largest Jewish population in the Americas, behind New
Other Religious Groups
In South America
Other religious groups in South America
include Baha’i, Buddhism, Hinduism,
Kardecist Spiritualism, Umbanda, and
Shinto.
The continent is also home to a significant
number of non-religious people as well as
individuals who identify themselves as
Agnostic.
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