South America is the abbreviation for the continent of South America, located in the southern part of the Western Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. With a total area of 17.84 million square kilometers, it accounts for 12% of the world's total land area and is the fourth-largest continent on Earth. So, which countries make up South America? What are the countries and territories in South America?
As can be seen from the map of South America, the countries and territories in South America are as follows:
1. Ecuador
2. Colombia
3. Venezuela
4. Peru
5. Brazil
6. Chile
7. Uruguay
8. Paraguay
9. Argentina
10. Bolivia
11. Guyana
12. Suriname
13. French Guiana
14. Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territory)
15. South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territory)
Among them:
Brazil is the largest country in South America, with a total land area of 8.5474 million square kilometers, ranking fifth in the world;
The Falkland Islands is the smallest territory in South America, with a total area of only 12,200 square kilometers. The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory with internal self-governance, while the United Kingdom is responsible for its defense and foreign affairs.