Tag: geography

Traveling from North to South in South America, the vegetation zones generally transition from the tropical grasslands (Llanos) to the tropical rainforests (Selvas), then to the subtropical grasslands (Gran Chacos), and finally to the temperate grasslands (Pampas).

The Llama is a camelid native to the Andes mountains in South America. Kangaroos are native to Australia, giraffes to Africa, and gorillas to Africa.

The Central Valley of Chile experiences a Mediterranean climate, which is characterized by dry summers and wet, rainy winters.

The Uruguay River flows southward and eventually empties into the Rio de la Plata, which is an estuary of the Atlantic Ocean.

The total area of South America is approximately 17.8 million square kilometers.

South America is the fourth largest continent in the world, following Asia, Africa, and North America.

The Pacific Ocean borders the entire western coast of South America.

Brazil is the largest country in South America by both area and population.

Santiago is the capital and largest city of Chile.

The Strait of Magellan is a navigable sea route in southern Chile that separates mainland South America to the north and Tierra del Fuego to the south.