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The border between North and South America is at some point in the Isthmus of Panama. The most common demarcation in atlases and other sources follows the Darién Mountains watershed that divides along the Colombia–Panama border where the isthmus meets the South American continent (see Darién Gap).
Brazil is the largest country in South America, covering a little less than half of the continent's land area and encompassing around half of the continent's population. [24] The remaining countries and territories are divided among four subregions: the Andean states, Caribbean South America, The Guianas, and the Southern Cone. [25]
Below is a list of countries and dependencies in South America by area. [1] Brazil is the largest country in South America while Suriname is the smallest. Panama is not regarded as a transcontinental country but the country is sometimes included in South America due to being part of Colombia prior to its secession in 1903.
This is a list of South American countries and dependencies by population in South America, total projected population from the United Nations [1] and the latest official figure. Map [ edit ]
Pages in category "Lists of countries in South America" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. P.
This is a list of South American nations ranked by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) for the latest years recorded in the CIA World Factbook. [1] The figures provided are quoted in US dollars and are 2017 estimates unless otherwise noted.
Regions of South America by country. Subcategories. This category has the following 9 subcategories, out of 9 total. A. Regions of Argentina (1 C, 13 P) B.
History of South America by country (18 C) Organizations based in South America by country (14 C) South American people by nationality (22 C, 14 P)