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SOUTH AMERICA

South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east by the Atlantic Ocean; Northern America and the Caribbean Sea lie to the northwest. It includes twelve independent countries—Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela and French Guiana, which is an overseas region of France.
South America has an area of 17,840,000 square kilometres. Its population as of 2005 has been estimated more than 371,090,000. South America ranks fourth in area and fifth in population.

Tourism
Tourism has increasingly became a significant source of income for many South American countries. Historical relics, architectural and natural wonders, a diverse range of foods and culture, vibrant and colorful cities, and stunning landscapes attract millions of tourists every year to South America. Some of the most visited places in the region are Machu Picchu, the Amazon rainforest, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Fortaleza, Maceio, Bogota, Florianopolis, Isla Margarita, Nova Santa Rita, Natal, Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Angel Falls, Cuzco, Lake Titicaca, Patagonia, Cartagena and the Galapagos islands.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Culture
South Americas are culturally influenced by the historic connection with Europe, especially Spain and Portugal, and the impact of mass culture from the United States of America....