South America
Continent Statistics
Basic Information
Countries
12
Capital Cities
12
Population
434 million
Languages Spoken
over 300
Time Zones
4
UNESCO Sites
98
Currencies
14
International Airports
80
Main Religions
βοΈ
Christianity
π
Indigenous Religions
Geography
Total Coastline
28,000 km
Land Mass
0.12
Highest Point
Aconcagua
(6962m)
Lowest Point
Laguna del CarbΓ³n
(-105m)
Climate Zones
5
Landlocked Countries
2
Active Volcanoes
38
Countries in South America
Most Popular Countries to Visit
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