South America
12 questions tagged South America — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
Where is the tallest waterfall?
Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world tallest waterfall on land, plunging 979 meters. Its water often turns to mist before ever reaching the ground.
Where is the largest salt flat?
Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the world largest salt flat, spanning about 10,580 square kilometers. After rain it becomes a giant natural mirror.
Where is the largest river by water flow?
The Amazon in South America carries more water than any other river — about a fifth of all the fresh water flowing into the world oceans.
Which is the largest rainforest?
The Amazon is the world largest tropical rainforest, covering about 5.5 million square kilometres across South America.
Where is Iguazu Falls?
Iguazu Falls lies on the Iguazu River on the border between Argentina and Brazil, close to where both countries meet Paraguay.
Where is Lake Titicaca?
Lake Titicaca lies high in the Andes on the border between Peru and Bolivia.
Where is Patagonia?
Patagonia is the southern end of South America, shared by Argentina and Chile.
Where is Aconcagua?
Aconcagua is in the Andes of western Argentina, near the Chilean border, and is the highest mountain outside Asia.
Where is Mount Roraima?
Mount Roraima is a flat-topped tabletop mountain (tepui) where the borders of Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana meet.
Which is the largest country in South America?
Brazil is the largest country in South America, covering about 8.5 million square kilometres, nearly half the continent.
Where do ostrich relatives called rheas live?
Rheas live in South America, especially in grasslands, scrub, and open plains. The greater rhea is found mainly in eastern and central South America.
Whose desert is known for the salt flats of Salar de Uyuni?
Salar de Uyuni is in the Bolivian Altiplano, within the arid highland desert environment of southwestern Bolivia. It is the world’s largest salt flat, covering about 10,582 square kilometres.