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Name All the Countries of South America
Twelve countries. The last two or three are where almost everyone stalls.
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South America has only twelve sovereign states, which makes this the friendliest of the continent rounds. It also makes the misses obvious: nearly everyone reaches ten quickly and then sits staring at the clock.
The gaps are almost always in the northeast. Guyana and Suriname are small, English- and Dutch-speaking respectively, and sit outside the Spanish and Portuguese pattern people use to recall the continent. French Guiana is often offered as a thirteenth, but it is an overseas department of France rather than an independent country, so it does not count here.
The full list of 12 answers
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Guyana
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Suriname
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
Frequently asked questions
How many countries are in South America?
Twelve sovereign states. French Guiana is a thirteenth territory but is part of France, not an independent country.
Which two do people forget?
Guyana and Suriname, almost every time. Neither is Spanish or Portuguese speaking, so they fall outside the pattern most people use to recall the continent.
Is Panama in South America?
No. Panama is the southernmost country of Central America, which is treated as part of North America.
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