Latin American Countries Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 6. The largest country in South America, known for Carnival and the Amazon Rainforest.
  2. 7. The equator runs through this country; its capital is Quito.
  3. 9. The largest country in Central America, known for its lakes and volcanoes.
  4. 12. The first independent Black republic, sharing an island with the Dominican Republic.
  5. 13. A Central American country known for “pura vida” and tropical rainforests.
  6. 14. Home to Machu Picchu and the ancient Inca Empire.
  7. 15. A small, coastal country south of Brazil known for beaches and mate tea.
  8. 16. North America’s southernmost country, famous for tacos and Aztec history.
  9. 17. Known for Angel Falls, the world’s highest waterfall, and large oil reserves.
  10. 19. This landlocked country has two capitals and part of the Andes Mountains.
  11. 20. Known for Mayan ruins like Tikal and colorful textiles.
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  1. 1. This country is known for coffee, emeralds, and the city of Bogotá.
  2. 2. Home to ancient Mayan city Copán and the Bay Islands.
  3. 3. Shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti.
  4. 4. A Caribbean island nation known for Havana and vintage cars.
  5. 5. A landlocked country between Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia.
  6. 8. A long, narrow country that stretches along South America’s western coast.
  7. 10. country’s capital is Buenos Aires, and it’s famous for tango and beef.
  8. 11. Known for the canal that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
  9. 18. The smallest country in Central America.