South America: The Fourth Largest Continent

South America: The Fourth Largest Continent It is the fourth largest continent in the world in terms of area. There are 12 countries in South America. “Panama Water Treaty” separates South America from North America.

The largest country in South America is Brazil.

Quick Facts about South America for Competitive Exams:

• Brazil is the largest coffee and cassava producing country in the continent.
• The world’s largest meat exporter country is Argentina.
• The equatorial rainforest of South America has local name “selvasa”.

The Smallest Country in South America is Faukland.

• The large grass field in Argentina is called “pampas”.
• Pampas is also known as, “heart of Argentina”. “Angel Falls” waterfall located on the river Kairo, Venezuela is the world’s highest waterfall.