South America is the fourth largest continent with an area of 7.8 million square kilometers, covering approximately 3.5% of the Earth’s surface. It has less than 12% of the world’s population and is completely diverse in mineral resources. It is bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, by the Caribbean Sea and North America to the north, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. Angel Falls is the highest waterfall in the world. The Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world. La Paz is the highest capital city and Puentas Arenas is the world’s most southern city. It also contains the largest river system in the world … the Amazon.
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