Facts about South America
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Size
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| 17.793.000 sqkm |
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Number of countries
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| 12 |
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Highest mountain
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Aconcagua - 6.960 m (22.272 ft) (Argentina) |
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Largest island
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Tierra del Fuego - 47.000 sqkm (Argentina/Chile) |
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Largest lake
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Titicaca - 8.300 sqkm (Bolivia/Peru) |
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Longest river
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Amazonas - 6.450 km (10.320 miles) |