South America

language-geography

French-language presence in South America operates under a clear jurisdictional reality. Across the continent, the only sovereign territory where French holds official status is...

geography

Chile lies on the western edge of South America and is defined by its long, narrow shape and distinct geographic neighbors. To the west, it faces the Pacific Ocean along a lengt...

geography

Peru is a large country in western South America with five sovereign neighbors that shape its geography, trade, migration, and regional ties. Ecuador and Colombia lie to the nor...

geography

The Atacama Desert spans multiple countries in south‑western South America , with Chile forming its core and Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina hosting significant portions. It occu...

geography

Peru is a large country in western South America whose shape and location create multiple international borders. Understanding which countries lie next to Peru helps explain its...

culture-and-society

Chile is a long, narrow country in southwestern South America whose culture balances urban modernity with deep Indigenous roots. Most Chileans live in the Central Valley, especi...

flags

The Chilean flag uses three colors with longstanding symbolic associations.

geography

Chile is located on the western edge of South America, running along the Pacific Ocean for more than 4,300 kilometers. To the north it borders Peru, to the east and northeast it...

geography

The Andes Mountains run along the western edge of South America, stretching about 7,000 kilometers (4,300 miles) through seven countries from north to south. They form a continu...

aquarium

South American aquariums showcase the continent’s extraordinary aquatic biodiversity, from Amazon river ecosystems to coastal marine habitats. These institutions combine publi...