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What is the capital of Brazil?
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Brasilia
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Sao Paulo
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Rio de Janeiro
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Salvador
Explanation
Some would say Rio de Janeiro, the wild and raucous city of beaches, mountains, and a year-round carnival atmosphere, is the capital of Brazil. Well, you'd be wrong. Sure, a lot is going on in Rio but Brasilia, located deep inland in the heart of the country, holds the title of capital.
Which of the following is an official language of a country in South America?
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Dutch
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Chinese
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Latin
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Italian
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There are five official languages spoken within the continent: Portuguese, Spanish, English, French, and Dutch, the last spoken in Suriname.
How many countries does the Amazon River run through?
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3
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13
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10
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6
Explanation
Many consider the Amazon River the longest in the world, so you might assume it runs through numerous countries. The river only runs through 3 of South America's countries: Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
What is the most common language in South America?
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Portuguese
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Spanish
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French
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English
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Since South America is filled with Latin countries, you might think Spanish is the most common language. WRONG! As the population of Brazil is so large, a country where they mostly speak Portuguese, this makes Portuguese the most common language of the continent.
Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the world, is located in which country?
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Peru
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Brazil
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Paraguay
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Argentina
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Millions of people travel to Machu Picchu each year to see the remaining ruins of the Inca civilization. Watch out for the altitude sickness! The site lies close to 8000 ft above sea level.
Which South American country has two capital cities?
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Bolivia
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Chile
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Uruguay
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Ecuador
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Bolivia is one of the few countries in the world that has two official capitals: Sucre and La Paz.
What is the largest country on the South American continent?
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Brazil
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Bolivia
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Colombia
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Chile
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Brazil is the largest country on the continent. While Rio de Janeiro is easily its most well-known city, Sao Paulo is its most populous. It boasts an extensive infrastructure and population, especially compared to other South American countries.
Ecuador and Chile are the only two countries in South America that don't share a border with which country?
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Brazil
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Argentina
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Peru
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Venezuela
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Brazil is so large that it spans most of the continent, sharing its border with 10 of the remaining 12 countries. It is more than half the size of the United States. The Atlantic Ocean borders Brazil on three sides. But, it does not border Ecuador and Chile.
What is the name of the mountain range that lies along the western border of the continent?
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The Andes
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The Himalayas
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The Rocky Mountains
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The Appalachian Mountains
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The Andes are the longest chain of land mountains in the world. Spanning the western coast of the entire continent, they are over 4300 miles long.
How many countries are there in South America?
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13
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31
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19
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South America takes up a lot of space in the Southern Hemisphere, and while many might believe it to hold more countries, there are only 13. These countries include Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
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