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Map of South America: all countries in South America
South America gathers 14 entries in our database. Here you find map, capitals and links to all countries in South America.
About the continent
South America on the map
South America is the continent south of the Isthmus of Panama and is characterised by major geographic contrasts. The Amazon basin, the long chain of the Andes, dry coastal deserts along the Pacific, and large plains and agricultural regions further south and east all define the continent. The map also shows how many South American countries have Atlantic coastlines while others stretch from sea to highlands and jungle within a single national border.
Searches for countries in South America often involve comparing capitals, finding neighbouring countries or understanding how large countries such as Brazil and Argentina relate to smaller states like Uruguay, Suriname or Guyana. The page therefore gathers both the overview map and a clear country list with links to each country, making it easy to move from a regional view to specific country facts.
The South America page is intended as a quick hub for geography enthusiasts, students, travellers and anyone wanting to orient themselves in the region. You get a structured list of countries, their capitals and their population size, without needing to navigate through several layers of menus.
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about South America
How many countries are in South America?
South America has fewer independent states than many other continents, but several very large ones. The count here follows the site's database.
What is the largest country in South America?
Brazil is the largest country in South America by both area and population.
What is the difference between South America and Latin America?
South America is a geographic continent, while Latin America is a broader cultural and linguistic concept that also includes parts of North America and the Caribbean.
Which oceans border South America?
South America has coastlines on the Pacific in the west and the Atlantic in the east and north.
What does the South America page show?
A large map overview, an FAQ section and a clickable list of countries in South America with capital and population.
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Africa
58 countries- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Central African Republic
- Djibouti
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ivory Coast
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Kenya
- Comoros
- Republic of the Congo
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Morocco
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Reunion
- Rwanda
- Saint Helena
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Swaziland
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Tanzania
- Chad
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Western Sahara
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Asia
52 countries- Afghanistan
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- Brunei
- Myanmar
- Philippines
- United Arab Emirates
- Georgia
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- Iran
- Israel
- Japan
- Yemen
- Jordan
- Christmas Island
- Cambodia
- Kazakhstan
- China
- Kyrgyzstan
- Cocos Islands
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mongolia
- Nepal
- North Korea
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palestinian Territory
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- Sri Lanka
- South Korea
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
Europe
53 countries- Albania
- Andorra
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Cyprus
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Faroe Islands
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Guernsey
- Ireland
- Iceland
- Isle of Man
- Italy
- Jersey
- Kosovo
- Croatia
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macedonia
- Malta
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- San Marino
- Switzerland
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- United Kingdom
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Sweden
- Czech Republic
- Germany
- Ukraine
- Hungary
- Vatican
- Belarus
- Aland Islands
- Austria
North America
42 countries- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bermuda
- Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Costa Rica
- Curacao
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Grenada
- Greenland
- Guadeloupe
- Guatemala
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Jamaica
- Canada
- Cuba
- Martinique
- Mexico
- Montserrat
- Netherlands Antilles
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Sint Maarten
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United States
South America
14 countriesOceania
27 countries- American Samoa
- Australia
- Cook Islands
- Fiji
- French Polynesia
- United States Minor Outlying Islands
- Guam
- Kiribati
- Marshall Islands
- Micronesia
- Nauru
- Niue
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Norfolk Island
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Pitcairn
- Solomon Islands
- Samoa
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
- Wallis and Futuna
- East Timor