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South America

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Overview of South America

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21 Insane Discoveries in South America

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A Mix of Indians and Africans in South America? People of Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana

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12 Natural Wonders of South America

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EPIC 3 MONTH ADVENTURE IN SOUTH AMERICA

South America is a continent in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. It may also be considered a subcontinent of the Americas, which is how it is viewed in the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions of the Americas. The reference to South America instead of other regions has increased in the last decades due to changing geopolitical dynamics.