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Study of Continents: South America

ICSE · Class 6 · Geography

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1. Introduction to South America

  • South America was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1498 during his third voyage.
  • Before European arrival, the Inca Empire ruled parts of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, and Argentina.
  • South America, Central America, and the West Indies together form 'Latin America' because of colonization by Spain and Portugal.
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2. Location and Extent

  • South America is the fourth largest continent.
  • It lies between 13°N and 55°S latitudes, and 35°W to 81°W longitudes.
  • The Equator passes through the northern part, and the Tropic of Capricorn crosses the south.
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3. Political Divisions

  • South America has 12 independent countries and 2 dependent territories.
  • Brazil was colonized by Portugal; the rest by Spain.
  • French Guiana is a French territory; Falkland Islands are British.
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4. Physical Features

  • South America has five main physical divisions: Andes Mountains, Western Coastal Strip, Central Plains, Eastern Highlands, and Islands.
  • The Andes are the longest mountain range in the world (7,250 km), formed by folding (fold mountains).
  • Mt. Aconcagua (6,962 m) is the highest peak in the Andes and South America.

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South America lies between 13°NSouth America has 12 independent countriesThe continent is divided into fiveThe Amazon Basin is home

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