Facts that will blow your mind

South America is a continent in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. Following are some of the interesting facts related to the continent:

1. The highest point in South America is Cerro Aconcagua in the Andes Mountains in the country of Argentina.

2. The largest South American country in both size and population is Brazil. The largest city is Sao Paulo, Brazil, which is also one of the 10 largest cities in the world.

3. North and South America were named after Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci.

4. The highest waterfall in the world is Santo del Angel (also called Angel Falls). It is almost 1,000 metres high.

5. The Atacama Desert in Chile is considered to be one of the driest places on the Earth.

Take this quiz to brush up your skills

1. Where is the source of the Amazon?

 A. Peru                            B. Ecuador

 C. Brazil                          D. Guyana

2. Which country is the greatest producer of quality emeralds in the world?

 A. Ecuador                    B. Venezuela

 C. Paraguay                  D. Colombia

3. Which of the following is the highest navigable lake in South America?

A. Lake Titicaca

B. Brokopondo Reservoir

C. Lake Maracaibo

D. Lake Valencia

4. Which South American city has the biggest population?

A. Caracas                         B. Bogota

C. Sao Paulo                     D. Buenos Aires

5. What is the major religion in South America?

A. Buddhism                   B. Catholicism

C. Islam                            D. Judaism

Answers: 1. A  2. D  3. A  4. C  5. B

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