South America, Facts, Land, People, & Economy
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South America, fourth largest continent in the world, the southern portion of the landmass generally referred to as the New World, the Western Hemisphere, or simply the Americas. The continent is compact and roughly triangular in shape. Learn more about South America.
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Chile, History, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts
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Chile, History, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts
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South America - Wikipedia
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