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South America is a continent made up of diverse physical features, wildlife, climates, and resources.
Coastal lowlands, mountains and highlands, and river systems shape much of Caribbean South America.
Atlantic South America's rain forests are its major source of natural resources.
The Andes mountains are Pacific South America's main physical feature.
The influence of Brazil's history can be seen all over the country in its people and culture.
Brazil's history has been affected by Brazilian Indians, Portuguese settlers, and enslaved Africans.
Brazil's society reflects a mix of people and culture.
Brazil today is experiencing population growth in its cities and new development in rain forest areas.
Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay have been influenced by European immigration and a tradition of ranching.
European immigrants have dominated the history and culture of Argentina.
Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, plays a large role in the country's government and economy today.
Uruguay has been influenced by its neighbors.
Paraguay in the most rural country in the region.
Spanish conquest and valuable natural resources have shaped the histories, cultures, and economies of Colombia, Venezuela, and the Guianas.
Native cultures, Spanish conquest, and independence shaped Colombia's history.
In Colombia today, the benefits of a rich culture and many natural resources contrast with the effects of a long period of civil war.
Spanish settlement shaped the history and culture of Venezuela.
OIl production plays a large role in Venezuela's economy and government today.
The Guianas have diverse cultures and plentiful resources.
Native cultures and Spanish colonization have shaped the history of Pacific South America, and today people of the region are working to overcome poverty and political instability.
The countries of Pacific South America share a history influenced by the Inca civilization and Spanish colonization.
The culture of Pacific South America includes American Indian and Spanish influences.
Ecuador struggles with poverty and political instability.
Bolivia's government is trying to gain stability and improve the economy.
Peru has made progress against poverty and violence.
Chile has a stable government and a strong economy.
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