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Easter Island. it is situated 2300 miles west of Chile in the PAcific Ocean. This small volcanic island was discovered on Easter Sunday in 1722, and was annexed by Chile in 1888. Although it belongs to Chile, geographically Easter island is considered part of Oceania, not South America.
none. South America's continental divide runs along the crest of the Andes at the continent's western edge. In most places the divide lies within 200 miles of the Pasific coast. Rivers originating west of the divide have only a short distance to travel before reaching the Pacific. Rivers flowing east from the divide have nearly the whole expanse of the continent to cross before emptying into the Atlantic.
| Where in South America could you find places in which no rainfall has ever been recorded? | Facts on South America
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North Chile. The Atacama desert in northern Chile. This barren land of sand, rocks, borax lakes and saline deposits is one of the driest regions in the world.
three. Bolivia named after Simon Bolivar (reformer to help to liberate much of northern South America from Spanish ruler), Colombia named after Christopher Columbus. The third one is Venezuela (Spanish for 'little Venice').
Ushuaia. It is in Argentina on the island of Tierra del Fuego.
Charles Darwin . He visited the island during his 1831-1836 expedition on the HMS, Beagle. His observations of how various animal species had adapted to life on the islands contributed to his ground-breaking theory of evolution.
Brazil . The country measures 2,725 milesnorth to south, which is approximate distance from New York city to Reno, Nevada.
| What South American country is the second longest distance measured from the north to south? | Facts on South America
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Chile. The length is 2,647 miles.
oil. Maracaibo sits above one of the world's largest oil fields, and today the lake's surface is a thicket of oil derricks. Wealth frowm oil exportation has helped to make Venezuela one of the richest countries in Latin America.
Amazon. The Amazon is the largest in the world by volume. The Nile is longer in length.
Puff Adder. The Puff Adder is found in Africa.
Portuguese. Although the primary language in South America is Spanish, the official language spoken in Brazil is Portuguese. Italian, Spanish, German, Japanese, and Arabic are also spoken in Brazil.
12. There are twelve INDEPENDENT countries in South America. The Falkland Islands are governed by Britain and French Guiana by France.
Chileans . The Chileans call the Atacama Desert 'The Great North'.
Pacific . Many interesting animals live there, including lizards, iguanas and the world's only sea lizards.
Venezuela. It is a major oil-producing area.
Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil. 31 rivers meet at high speed to form over 200 separate waterfalls, countless glorious rainbows and one of the world's most amazing sites. One can actually cross between Argentina and Brazil via the Falls!
Peru. These mysterious etchings (which include animals, shapes and even an "astronaut") were carved into the Peruvian desert by the native Nascan people and are so vast that they are best seen from air. Even though there are countless theories, no-one has been able to state exactly why the lines were drawn.
Ushuaia. The closest point to Antarctica, Argentina's Ushuaia has a population of just 40,000 and is on the island of Tierra del Fuego (the "Land of Fire" - a strange name because it is very, very cold down there). Santiago is the capital of Chile and is 2,000 km north. Patagonia is the flat, desert region of Argentina that spreads north towards Buenos Aires.
Belize. Some of the world's finest diving is off Belize - indeed, the reef is the world's second longest (behind the Great Barrier Reef).
Suriname. Suriname's capital, Paramaribo, is a fine example of colonial Dutch architecture.
Brazil. Roughly in between Sao Paulo and Rio, Isla Grande is an "eco-island" of over 100 beautiful beaches. All vehicles are banned and there is a quite wonderful atmosphere.
Ecuador and Chile. Brazil is almost as large as all the other countries put together!
Guatemala. Tikal was a Mayan city built deep within the jungle - a amazing site! Antigua is a beautiful town, exhibiting fine Spanish architecture and is also the primary venue for foreign students wishing to learn Spanish.
Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo had about 22 million people, but it is difficult to know for sure because there are so many homeless people. Rio had 14 million people, Buenos Aires 12 million, and Lima 9 million.
| Which spectacular waterfalls are located near the border of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay? | Traveling South America
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Iguacu Falls. Iguacu Falls are located on the Iguacu River, and soon flow into the Parana River. In local language, Iguacu means "Great Waters." The falls are made of more than 200 separate waterfalls, making it the place with the most waterfalls in the world.
Inca. Machu Picchu was built literally on top of a mountain. It is all made of stone which was carried from elsewhere on the mountain. Hundreds of terraces line the mountain, making it easier for the Incas to climb and farm.
| Which famous scientist came up with the theory of evolution while visiting the Galapagos Islands? | Traveling South America
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Darwin . Darwin's controversial book, "The Origin of Species", was the one of the first to suggest that living things evolved from a common ancestor, and weren't just created in seven days.
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