Continent lies in the Western Hemisphere, and for the most part in the southern hemisphere, and less - in the northern hemisphere. Sometimes, it is also considered to be sub-continent of America.South America wraps Atlantic Ocean to the east and the west by the Pacific Ocean. From the north, via the Isthmus of Panama and the Caribbean Sea, bordered continent of North America. It occupies an area of 12 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Guyana, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, and two dependent territories: French Guiana belonging to France and British Falklands.
Cities in South America
- S a o P a u l o - the largest city of Brazil and South America is located in the south-eastern part of the country on the river Tietê, near the Atlantic coast. The capital of the state of São Paulo. It is located 400 km from Rio de Janeiro, and 1030 km from the capital, Brasilia.
Population: 11 million (2006). The metropolitan area has about 21 million, it is one of the largest conurbations in the world. The city's population is called paulistanos.
In São Paulo there are currently more than 182 high schools recognized by the MEC (Ministry of Education). Poland has there its consulate-general.
- R i o d e J a n e i r o - a city in the south-eastern part of Brazil on the Atlantic. Located on the edge of the highlands, hills, including known "Sugar Loaf" - Pão de Açúcar, Guanabara Bay. The capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. From 1808 to 1821 years de facto capital of Portugal - the royal family of the head of John VI took refuge here from the invasion of Napoleon's army. In the years 1822-1960 Rio de Janeiro was the capital of an independent Brazil, Brasilia was before. The city is famous for its beautiful beaches, a giant statue of Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain, but also celebrated the annual carnival.
- B u e n o s A i r e s - Argentina's capital, the largest city in the country and one of the largest in South America.
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