South America - Wikipedia
WEBBecause of South America's broad ethnic mix, South American cuisine has African, Mestizo, South Asian, East Asian, and European influences. Bahia , Brazil, is especially well known for its West African–influenced cuisine.
Gondwana - Wikipedia
WEBGondwana ( / ɡɒndˈwɑːnə /) [1] was a large landmass, sometimes referred to as a supercontinent. The remnants of Gondwana make up around two-thirds of today's continental area, including South America, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, Zealandia, Arabia, and the Indian Subcontinent.
History of South America - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of South America is the study of the past, particularly the written record, oral histories, and traditions, passed down from generation to generation on the continent of South America.
Continent | Definition, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBJul 29, 2024 · There are seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia (listed from largest to smallest in size). Sometimes Europe and Asia are considered one continent called Eurasia.
The 7 Continents Ranked by Size and Population - ThoughtCo
WEBApr 27, 2024 · South America is the fourth-largest continent, spanning 6.9 million square miles (17.8 million square kilometers). It is fifth on the world population list, with 443 million people living there. It is also home to one of the most populous cities in the world—São Paulo, Brazil, ranks No. 5 on that list.
South America | Facts, Land, People, & Economy | Britannica
WEBSep 13, 2024 · South America is the 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.
Continents Of The World - WorldAtlas
WEBThere are seven continents in the world: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia/Oceania, Europe, North America, and South America. However, depending on where you live, you may have learned that there are five, six, or even four continents.
Tectonic Puzzle: Why West Africa Didn't Follow South America
WEBMar 11, 2014 · South America nearly carried off Northwest Africa when the world's last supercontinent fell apart 130 million years ago. Now, a new model helps explain why the Sahara settled east of the Atlantic...
South America - WorldAtlas
WEBSouth America has an area of 17,840,000 km 2 or almost 11.98% of Earth's total land area. By land area, South America is the world's fourth largest continent after Asia, Africa, and North America. South America is almost twice as big as Europe by land area, and is marginally larger than Russia.
Continent - National Geographic Society
WEBNov 29, 2023 · The continents are, from largest to smallest: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia. When geographers identify a continent, they usually include all the islands associated with it. Japan, for instance, is part of the continent of Asia.