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Travel to South America!
South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere.
It is divided politically into 12 independent countries-Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela-and the overseas department of French Guiana. The continent extends c.4,750 mi (7,640 km) from Punta Gallinas, Colombia, in the north to Cape Horn, Chile, in the south. At its broadest point, near where it is crossed by the equator, the continent extends c.3,300 mi (5,300 km) from east to west. South America is connected to North America by the Isthmus of Panama; it is washed on the N by the Caribbean Sea, on the E by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the W by the Pacific Ocean
South America Handbook
The world's biggest rainforest and the largest river (Amazon), the highest mountain range outside Asia (the Andes), remote islands (Galapagos Islands, Easter Island and Fernando de Noronha), heavenly beaches (such as in Brazil's Northeastern region), wide deserts (Atacama), icy landscapes (Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego), the world's tallest waterfall (the 979m Angel Falls, in Venezuela) and one of the largest (Iguaçu Falls, Argentina and Brazil), as well as several other breathtaking natural attractions.
South American Handbook 2010: 86th annual edition of the 'bible' for travel in South America (Footprint South American Handbook)
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Countries and Territories
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Colombia
Chile
Ecuador
Falkland Islands (UK)
French Guiana (France)
Guyana
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
South America (Rookie Read-About Geography)
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LIVE ON THE EDGE-the best spots for hiking, skiing, diving, surfing, rafting, paragliding, and other thrills.
Lonely Planet South America (Shoestring)
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South America is made for travel-the gripping, spine-tingling, adrenaline-charged type of travel you live for. Tred the Cordillera Blanca, glide along the Amazon, explore lost cities and samba up a storm. For backpackers, by backpackers, this best-selling, unbeatable guide gives you the tools you need to create your own adventure.
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BBC Atlas of the Natural World - Wild South America
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The BBC's ATLAS OF THE NATURAL WORLD program continues with this look at the incredible landscapes and animals that populate South America.Format: DVD
Absolutely Incredible Story!
Drawn from the eloquent and evocative trip diaries of writer Matthew Mohlke, who, armed with buckets of blood to divert piranha, guided Strel, The Man Who Swam the Amazon is a gripping and inspirational story of perseverance, passion, and endurance: a real-life odyssey of a rare and driven man.
The Man Who Swam the Amazon: 3,274 Miles on the World's Deadliest River
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On Sunday, April 8, 2007, a 52-year-old self-described fat man in a Speedo by the name of Martin Strel swam 3,274 miles of the Amazon River.
Why? To call attention to the continued deforestation of the Amazon rainforest and to river pollution.
Travel Healthy
Wearing or carrying items which may identify you as an affluent tourist can be a mistake. You shouldn't pack anything that you would be upset to lose. Leave expensive jewelry, watches and other items of value at home and only carry what you need. That goes for credit cards and other documents as well; if you have no need for them leave them behind in the hotel safe, only take what money you are likely to spend with you.
The dominant language by far in South America is Spanish, which is the official language in all countries except Brazil, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. If you can only afford time to pick up one phrasebook, it makes sense to pick up the Spanish one as even in Brazil, many will be able to understand Spanish with some difficulty. The official language of Brazil is Portuguese, which is to some extent mutually intelligible with Spanish in written form. In Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana, the official languages are English, Dutch and French respectively.
- South America: Messi, Aguero and Higuain shine
- In other South American qualifiers on Saturday, Venezuela rallied to draw 1-1 against Uruguay in Montevideo. In La Paz, Bolivia, Chile defeated Bolivia 2-0. On Sunday, Colombia plays at Peru. Brazil is hosting the 2014 World Cup and qualifies ...
- Spain king's first trip after elephant hunt mishap
- Spain's king will fly to South America on Sunday for his first major trip since falling and breaking a hip on an elephant hunt seven weeks ago. By HAROLD HECKLE Associated Press No comments have been posted to this article.
- Etihad to fly to South America
- Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced that it will become the latest Gulf carrier to launch flights to South America. Etihad said it will launch daily flights to Sao Paulo, Brazil from June 2013, marking the carrier's first foray into the South ...
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