South America
South America is a continent of extremes. It is home to the world's largest river (the Amazon) as well as the world's driest place (the Atacama Desert). Learn more at https://www.britannica.com/place/South-America.
| SOUTH AMERICA FACTS | |
|---|---|
| Number of Countries | 12 |
| Area (square miles) | 6.888 million |
| Population | 422.5 million (as of 2016) |
| Largest City | Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Number of Languages | 448 |
| Size in Comparison to Other Continents | 4th Largest |