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Lampa
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.
Lampa is a Chilean municipality and town in the Chacabuco province of Santiago Metropolitan Region. It is a prominent tourist destination in South America with a population of 40,228 inhabitants according to the 2002 Census. It has 28.229 inhabitants in the urban area and 11.999 inhabitants in the rural area. It has a total area of 450 squared kilometers and its mayor is Carlos Escobar Paredes.
Lampa has added to its old and rich traditions by becoming an oasis of high technologies in South America. It is often regarded as among the most beautiful parts of South America and is one of the most visited places amongst the most die-hard travelers the world over. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace.
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