Countries and Territories of South America
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All About South America - Travel Articles
All the articles by country or by topic - you'll find a tremendous amount of information here, including top destinations, prime attractions, history and heroes, festivals, culture and cuisine, and more.
All the articles by country or by topic - you'll find a tremendous amount of information here, including top destinations, prime attractions, history and heroes, festivals, culture and cuisine, and more.
Popular Cities in South America
These cities in South America are popular because in many cases they are points of entry, capital cities, representative of their countries or distinctive for particular attractions. Each has its own charm and ambiance.
These cities in South America are popular because in many cases they are points of entry, capital cities, representative of their countries or distinctive for particular attractions. Each has its own charm and ambiance.
South America
"As in North America, the conquest of South America by Europeans took a heavy toll on its indigenous peoples. Despite its relatively small population and wealth of natural resources, South America today is burdened by problems, but with the majestic Andean mountain chain, the mighty Amazon River, and the most extensive rain forest on Earth, South America has nearly unlimited potential."
"As in North America, the conquest of South America by Europeans took a heavy toll on its indigenous peoples. Despite its relatively small population and wealth of natural resources, South America today is burdened by problems, but with the majestic Andean mountain chain, the mighty Amazon River, and the most extensive rain forest on Earth, South America has nearly unlimited potential."
Live Travel Guides: South America
"At twice the size of Europe, South America is the fourth largest continent on the planet, and one of the most culturally rich and geographically diverse travel destinations on the globe." Recommendations, travel by country and featured events.
"At twice the size of Europe, South America is the fourth largest continent on the planet, and one of the most culturally rich and geographically diverse travel destinations on the globe." Recommendations, travel by country and featured events.
Country profile: Venezuela
"Venezuela has some of the world's largest proven oil deposits as well as huge quantities of coal, iron ore, bauxite and gold. Yet most Venezuelans live in poverty, many of them in shanty towns, some of which sprawl over the hillsides around the capital, Caracas."
"Venezuela has some of the world's largest proven oil deposits as well as huge quantities of coal, iron ore, bauxite and gold. Yet most Venezuelans live in poverty, many of them in shanty towns, some of which sprawl over the hillsides around the capital, Caracas."
Top Destinations in South America - 2005 Reader's Choice
Statistics kept over the year show readers' interest in the various countries and territories of South America. You might be surprised at the order. Here's your chance to rank your top destinations within the Top 10 countries.
Statistics kept over the year show readers' interest in the various countries and territories of South America. You might be surprised at the order. Here's your chance to rank your top destinations within the Top 10 countries.