Countries
The geography of South America contains Brazil, the largest country in South America and the three major regions of Ecuador. Explore these and other areas of South America.
Islands
South American islands are often remote and scenic and include the rugged coastline of Easter Island and the unique animal and plant life of the Galápagos Islands. Learn more about the islands of South America.
Land Regions
South American land regions are quite diverse and are comprised of Patagonia, The Llanos and Tierra del Fuego to name a few. Learn more about the South American land regions.
Map of South America
Take a closer look at South America with this interactive map. Or discover other detailed maps about each of its different countries.
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Mountains
South American mountains are both rugged and scenic and include the world's longest chain of mountains The Andes and Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the world. Learn more about mountains of South America.
- The Andes
The Andes is the great mountain system of South America. - Aconcagua Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere. It is also one of the highest in the world.
- Bonete Bonete is the third highest peak in the Western Hemisphere.
- Cotopaxi Cotopaxi is the highest active volcano in the world. It is about 30 miles south of Quito, Ecuador.
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Rivers
South American rivers vary greatly in size and significance from the Amazon River to the Putumayo River. Learn more about these South American rivers and more.
- Amazon River The Amazon River is one of the great rivers of the world and the chief river of South America.
- Casiquiare River The Casiquiare River is a river linking the Orinoco and Amazon river systems of South America.
- Madeira River, The Madeira River is a main tributary of the Amazon River.
- Orinoco River The Orinoco River is one of the great rivers of South America. It flows through the northern part of the continent.
- The Rio de La Plata The Rio de La Plata is a body of water forming the major indentation on the Atlantic coast of South America.
- Rio Negro Rio Negro is a river and important tributary of the Amazon River in South America.
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Other Physical Features
The are a number of other physical features and regions of South America and consist Cape Horn, Chile, the southernmost point of South America and Pantanal, one of the largest freshwater wetland areas in the world.
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