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South/ Latin America Nestled between the Caribbean, the South Pacific, and the South Atlantic Oceans, South America is th It is located primarily in the southern hemisphere.

South America is the fourth largest continent in size and the fifth largest in population. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the West. The geography of South America is dominated by the Andes Mountain Range and the Amazon River (second longest river in the world). Prior to European colonization, the Incan Civilization was a dominant force in South America. I

n the 1500's, Spain and Portugal colonized much of South America. The colonies gained independence in the 1800's with the help of leaders such as Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin. As a result, much of South America still speaks Spanish and Portuguese is the primary language of Brazil.

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