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Countries in South America: flags, capitals and fun facts
GeoSilhueta has 12 countries in South America. The largest by area is Brazil (8,515,767 km²) and the smallest is Suriname (163,820 km²). See each flag and capital, a fun fact, and open the page with the silhouette.
Argentina — capital: Buenos Aires
Aconcagua, in the Argentine Andes, stands about 6,960 m tall and is the highest point in the Americas.
Bolivia — capital: Sucre
The Uyuni Salt Flat is the planet's largest salt desert and becomes a giant mirror in the rainy season.
Brazil — capital: Brasília
At the Meeting of Waters near Manaus, the Rio Negro and the Solimões flow side by side without mixing for several km.
Chile — capital: Santiago
The Atacama Desert is one of the driest places on Earth, and some weather stations almost never record rain.
Colombia — capital: Bogotá
Caño Cristales, in the La Macarena region, turns red, yellow and green at certain times of year.
Ecuador — capital: Quito
The country is named after the equator, which passes near Quito, the capital, at the Mitad del Mundo monument.
Guyana — capital: Georgetown
Guyana is the only South American country with English as its official language.
Paraguay — capital: Asunción
Guarani is an official language alongside Spanish and is spoken by a large share of Paraguayans.
Peru — capital: Lima
Machu Picchu, a fifteenth-century Inca citadel, sits at about 2,400 meters of elevation in the Andes.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries are in South America?
GeoSilhueta lists 12 countries in South America.
What is the largest country in South America?
Brazil is the largest by area, at 8,515,767 km².