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South America is the continent in the Western Hemisphere, being the fourth largest and fifth largest on Earth. It is located mainly in the Southern Hemisphere, between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Here are incredible countries that are contrasting with each other.
By visiting all of South America, you can find yourself in the wild, plunge into the traditions of ancient times and study modern art. This continent is a collection of the most colorful places in the world.
No country can leave indifferent everyone who visits it. The article presents only the largest countries in South America that are worth visiting in the first place.
10 Guyana, 214 km²
If you have stereotypes about Latin America, then they are probably related to Guyana. This is one of the most colorful and contrasting countries in the world. It is an exotic area with a rich history that goes back to colonial times.
The indigenous people here are Indians who are in no way adapted to modern life. They are still engaged in gathering and hunting. But it is this curiosity that attracts tourists so much.
By the way, since 2015, a visa-free regime has been introduced between Guyana and Russia. If you want to plunge into the wild nature, and it is 90% here, then this country is definitely for you. The area of the country is 214 km². Here you can find many unique plants that you will not find anywhere else in the world.
In this country, two religions are mixed. This has led locals to cross themselves in a Christian way near the tree so as not to anger the spirits.
9. Ecuador, 283 km²
This country provides everything to feel happy: blue sea, bright sun and good weather are provided. It is not surprising that Americans prefer to meet their old age in this place. But due to the high price level, mostly wealthy elderly Hispanics live here.
В Ecuador is one of the active volcanoes. But the residents do not pay attention to it and even build houses next to it. The landscapes here are simply incredible, it is impossible to quickly see these panoramas, you want to explore every corner of a unique country.
The total area of the country is 283 km². It is actively populated, every year more and more people come to it to live in a colorful country without bad weather. For the whole year there can be no more than 560 sunless days.
8. Paraguay, 406 km²
Once upon a Time Paraguay very prosperous, but military events greatly undermined the development in this country. However, Paraguay is recovering at a fast pace, despite being a poor Latin American country at the moment. If you look at the map, then Paraguay will be located in the very center of South America.
Interesting fact: residence permit in this country can be obtained without problems. It is enough just to buy real estate and that’s it. House prices here are low, but increase every year.
The total area of the country is 406 km².
7. Chile, 756 km²
It is one of the most developed countries in Latin America. Indian and Spanish traditions are harmoniously intertwined here. Along with the Latin American flair are modern European buildings.
The great discoveries of recent years coexist with ranches and patterned national costumes. Earthquakes often occur in the country, people have already stopped paying attention to small tremors. The most popular place in the Republic Chile – This is Easter Island, where a crowd of tourists gathers every year. The area of the entire country is 756 km².
6. Venezuela, 916 km²
Perhaps this is one of the most diverse countries. Everything that nature has come up with is here: forests, rivers, lakes, swamps, mountains, glaciers and many, many other decorations for incredible landscapes. It is home to unique animals that you will not find anywhere else.
Also worth noting is that Venezuela famous all over the world for beautiful women and dangerous men. The city government supports street artists, so the streets are full of houses with bright and colorful graphics. There are no penalties for street art. The area of the country is 916 km445.
5. Bolivia, 1 km²
Bolivia located in the central part of South America, occupies 1 square kilometers. On its territory are the Andes, desert and tropical jungle, and a little more than 098 million people live in it.
This country is for lovers of adventure and original recreation. Here is one of the most incredible places in the world – Uyuni Salt Flats. It is there that tourists take their incredible pictures against the backdrop of a mirror surface.
Extreme lovers will also find entertainment to their taste here. We are talking about one of the dangerous adventures – the road of death. Bolivia is the best place to test your endurance.
4. Colombia, 1 km²
В Colombia lives nearly 48 and a half million citizens in an area of 1 square kilometers. Colombia is a country of eternal summer that has retained its originality, mixing traditions and new trends very harmoniously.
Cheap food, transportation and mobile communications, coupled with beautiful nature and interesting architecture can serve as a reason to come to this country. High mountains, tropical forests, a huge selection of different fruits, dancing and graffiti on almost all houses make Colombia especially beautiful.
But it is worth noting the high level of crime, because even the capital of the country, the city of Bogotá, is recognized almost every year as one of the most dangerous cities in the world.
3. Peru, 1 km²
Area Peru is 1 square kilometers. More than 285 million people inhabit this South American country, and the first people appeared here ten thousand years before our era.
Russians can stay in Peru for three months with only a passport and try almost any cuisine in the world. Here they even eat cats, but in certain regions, and you can also try a frog drink.
2. Argentina, 2 km²
Argentina – one of the largest countries in South America, whose area is 2 square kilometers. Argentina is known for the dance and music of tango, which even bears the name of this country.
The relief changes from mountains to steppes, there are even glacial lakes. For centuries, Argentines have been grazing cattle in the steppes, although now 92% of the population lives in cities. The country occupies, in addition to a large territory, also as many as three climatic zones.
The people of Argentina love carnivals and hold them before Easter. They practically do not read books, but this does not prevent them from being polite, patriotic.
1. Brazil, 8 km²
Brazil – the birthplace of carnivals, beautiful girls and long series. Such in our view is this South American country.
But do you know that in this country, for example, the most merciless and cruel police in the world. This is probably due to the rather tense situation with the level of crime. It’s no joke, because all major cities with their beauty and wealth are surrounded by favelas – the poorest areas where even the aforementioned police are afraid to enter. And at night, to avoid robberies, drivers are allowed to pass on red.
The area of this country is 8 square kilometers. The population is over 515 million people.