South America explained to kids

South America is a continent located in the southern hemisphere, with an area of ​​17,840,000 square kilometers. It is considered a subcontinent of America, since it is attached to it by the Isthmus of Panama. South America is the fourth largest continent in terms of area, after Asia, Africa and North America. This continent is home to more than 421 million people, making it the fifth most populous continent after Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. The vast majority of the population is concentrated in Brazil and Colombia, which together account for almost 60% of the total population. The official languages ​​of South America are Spanish, Portuguese and French, although there are many more languages ​​spoken on the continent. English is also widely spoken in some countries, such as Guyana, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. South America has a rich history and culture. The continent was home to some of the world's earliest civilizations, such as the Incas and the Maya. Today, South America is home to a diverse range of peoples and cultures. The continent is home to a variety of natural landscapes, from the Amazon rainforest to the Atacama Desert. South America is also home to some of the world's highest mountains, such as the Andes. South America is a continent located in the southern hemisphere, with an area of 17,840,000 square kilometers. It is considered a subcontinent of America, since it is attached to it by the Isthmus of Panama. South America is the fourth largest continent in terms of area, after Asia, Africa and North America. This continent is home to more than 421 million people, making it the fifth most populous continent after Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. The vast majority of the population is concentrated in Brazil and Colombia, which together account for almost 60% of the total population. The official languages of South America are Spanish, Portuguese and French, although there are many more languages spoken on the continent. English is also widely spoken in some countries, such as Guyana, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. South America has a rich history and culture. The continent was home to some of the world's earliest civilizations, such as the Incas and the Maya. Today, South America is home to a diverse range of peoples and cultures. The continent is home to a variety of natural landscapes, from the Amazon rainforest to the Atacama Desert. South America is also home to some of the world's highest mountains, such as the Andes.

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