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America
South America is thefourth largest continent of the Western Hemisphere. It is divided politically into 12 independent countries namely Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela and the overseas department of French Guiana. The continent extends to 7,640 kilometers from Punta Gallinas, Colombia, in the north to Cape Horn, Chile, in the south. At its broadest point, near where it is crossed by the equator, the continent extends to 5,300 kilometers from east to west.
South America is connected to North America by the Isthmus of Panama. It is washed on the north by the Caribbean Sea, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. Topographically the continent is divided into three sections namely the South American cordillera, the interior lowlands, and the continental shield. Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion and Portuguese and Spanish are the primary languages of the continent.
America is a city in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and the head town of the Rivadavia Partido, located some 500 kilometers from Buenos Aires City and 560 kilometers from the provincial capital, La Plata. America was founded on May 16, 1904. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. America enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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