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1
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What is the highest waterfall in South America and also the World?

A

Salto Angel ( Angel Falls) Venezuela

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Which Mountain range is the longest in South America ?

A

The Andes

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3
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South America has 2 landlocked countries. Name them?

A

Bolivia and Paraguay

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4
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The Atacama Desert is the Driest in North America? Where is it located?

A

Northern Chile

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5
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Off the coast of Bolivar department in Colombia is the smallest Island in North America.what is its Name?

A

Santa Cruz del Islote

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6
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How many countries in South America ?

A

12

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7
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Chile owns an island in the southern Pacific Ocean. What is the name of this Island ?

A

Easter Island

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Machu Picchu is an ancient royal City by the Inca . In which country can it be found?

A

Peru

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9
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UNESCO World heritage site, The Galápagos Islands are part of which country?

A

Ecuador

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10
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Patagonia is shared by which 2 countries?

A

Argentina and Chile

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Q

What is the capital of Argentina ?

A

Buenos Aires

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12
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In which country would you be if you were at the underground Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira?

A

Colombia

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13
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The Amazon River is the longest in South America. How many kilometres does it run ?

A

6992 km

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Which Empire flourished from 1200 ton1533 AD , starting in the Andean highlands of Peru.

A

The Inca Empire

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15
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In which country can you find the Torres del Paine National Park?

A

Chile

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16
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Which desert is considered the driest place in South America?

A

The Atacama desert in Chile

17
Q

Which South American country is famous for festivals?

A

Brazil

18
Q

Which Summit, located in Argentina, is the second highest of world’s summits after Mount Everest?

A

Aconcagua

19
Q

Bolivia and Peru both share the biggest lake? What is the name of the lake?

A

Lake Titicaca

20
Q

Which Country in South America is the largest by population?

A

Brazil

21
Q

What is the most populous city in South America?

A

San Paulo

22
Q

In which Country can the Christ the redeemer statue be seen?

A

Brazil

23
Q

The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world. What percentage is found in Brazil?

A

60%

24
Q

Brazil is the highest- producing country for what?

A

Coffee

25
Q

South America is home to the world largest salt flat . What is it called?

A

Salar de Unyuni

26
Q

How many recorded languages does South America have?

A

450

27
Q

Which Island were the inspiration behind Darwin’s theory of relativity?

A

The Galápagos Islands

28
Q

What is the most Southern point of South America?

A

Cape Horn

29
Q

How many miles is the Atacama Desert in Chile?

A

The Atacama Desert is 600 miles long

30
Q

Name the three dependent territories which are part of South America ?

A

The Falkland Islands, French Guiana , South Georgia , and South Sandwich Islands

31
Q

Bolivia is bordered by five countries. Name them ?

A

Brazil , Paraguay, Argentina, Chile and Peru

32
Q

Brazil is the largest country in South America. What is the population?

A

213 million

33
Q

Which is the second largest country in South America with a population of 51 million?

A

Colombia

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