🌎What is SOUTH AMERICA?🌎

South America is a vibrant continent known for its diverse landscapes, cultures, and ecosystems. It is bordered by the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and is home to 12 countries, with Brazil being the largest both in size and population. The continent is rich in natural beauty, featuring the Amazon Rainforest (the largest tropical rainforest in the world), the Andes Mountains, vast plains like the Pampas, and unique landmarks like Machu Picchu in Peru and the Iguazu Falls in Argentina and Brazil.

South America has a population of over 430 million people, with a strong cultural heritage influenced by Indigenous peoples, European colonization, and African heritage. Major languages include Spanish and Portuguese, with several Indigenous languages also spoken. The continent is rich in natural resources, particularly in mining and agriculture, but faces challenges related to poverty, political instability, and environmental preservation. Despite these challenges, South America is known for its lively cultures, especially in music, dance (like samba and tango), and sports, particularly football (soccer).