South American Geography

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  1. 2. Chaco A lowland region of forests and savannas in Paraguay, Argentina, and Bolivia.
  2. 5. Fertile plains in Argentina and Uruguay.
  3. 6. The tallest mountain in South America, located in Argentina.
  4. 7. A high plateau in the Andes, primarily in Bolivia and Peru.
  5. 9. A vast wetland area in Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
  6. 11. Vast tropical grasslands in Venezuela and Colombia.
  7. 12. Sur The "Southern Cone," referring to Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and parts of Paraguay.
  8. 14. Picchu An ancient Incan city in Peru, located high in the Andes.
  9. 16. del Fuego An archipelago at South America's southern tip.
  10. 18. Islands Ecuadorian islands known for unique wildlife and Darwin’s studies.
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  1. 1. The world's largest rainforest, spanning several South American countries.
  2. 3. A desert in Chile, one of the driest places on Earth.
  3. 4. Informal settlements in Brazil, particularly in cities like Rio de Janeiro.
  4. 8. A mountain range running along the western edge of South America.
  5. 9. A sparsely populated region shared by Argentina and Chile.
  6. 10. River The second longest river in the world, flowing through Brazil and Peru.
  7. 11. Titicaca A large lake on the border of Bolivia and Peru, the highest navigable lake in the world.
  8. 13. A mountain in Ecuador, considered the closest point to the sun due to Earth’s shape.
  9. 15. Shield A geological region in northeastern South America, rich in biodiversity.
  10. 17. Falls A massive waterfall system on the border of Brazil and Argentina.