1. List of countries in South America - Countries of the world

    https://www.countries-ofthe-world.com/countries-of-south-america.html

    Find out the names and characteristics of 12 independent countries and 3 dependent territories in South America. Learn about their geography, population, languages, and tourism attractions.

  2. List of sovereign states and dependent territories in South America

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    There are 12 sovereign states and 3 non-sovereign dependent territories in South America. The continent is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east by the Atlantic Ocean. North America and the Caribbean Sea lie to the northwest.

  3. The 12 South American Countries in Alphabetical Order

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    Learn the names, capitals, regions, and UN memberships of the 12 countries in South America. See a map and a list of the countries in alphabetical order.

  4. How Many Countries Are In South America? - WorldAtlas

    https://www.worldatlas.com/geography/how-many-countries-are-in-south-america.html

    Learn about the 12 countries of South America, their populations, areas, and capital cities. Find out how each country is different in terms of culture, history, geography, and language.

  5. List of Countries in South America (Alphabetical Order)

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    How many countries in South America? As of 2024, there are 12 countries in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. French Guiana is an overseas territory of France and not an independent country.

  6. South America - WorldAtlas

    https://www.worldatlas.com/continents/south-america.html

    Learn about the continent of South America, its 12 countries and 3 dependencies, its physical features, and its cultural diversity. Explore maps, flags, capitals, population, and more facts and figures.

  7. South America | Facts, Land, People, & Economy | Britannica

    https://www.britannica.com/place/South-America

    South America is the fourth largest continent in the world, the southern portion of the landmass generally referred to as the New World, the Western Hemisphere, or simply the Americas. The continent is compact and roughly triangular in shape. Learn more about South America.

  8. How Many Countries Are in South America? A Complete List

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    Over 433 million people live in South America. But how many countries are in South America, and what languages do the citizens of each country speak? Keep reading for a list of the countries and territories in South America, as well as important information about each.

  9. List of countries in South America - The World Countries

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    Learn about the twelve sovereign states, two dependent territories and one internal territory in South America, the continent entirely in the Western Hemisphere. Find out their capitals, subregions, areas, populations, languages and more.