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Situated in the southern hemisphere, South America is
the fourth largest continent in the world encompassing
15 countries with most of the population speaking
Spanish and Portuguese along with many different
indigenous dialects. The climate can vary to
sub-tropical to tropical depending on the latitude.
South America offers travelers a widespread choice of
attractions, activities and beautiful natural sites to
visit, ranging from glaciers, volcanoes, and mountain
ranges to the impenetrable Amazon rainforest and
pristine beaches that offer rare tropical flora and
fauna. South America is also rich in historical and
architectural heritage, with relics from the
pre-Colombian and Colonial periods with Inca, Aztec and
Mayan archaeological sites and art.
For those seeking sporting activities, South America has
plenty to offer, with its high mountain ranges for
skiers and pristine white sandy beaches leading to coral
reefs for swimming and snorkeling. Trekking and jungle
exploration in the Amazon forest and along the Amazon
River is probably one of the most spectacular
experiences to be had, offering a myriad of tropical
plants and animal species unlike any other continent has
to offer.
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