South American Countries
1 / 15How well do you know the countries of South America? Test your knowledge of this vibrant continent!
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Which is the largest country in South America by area?
About South American Countries
Give your memory a workout with South American Countries: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. How well do you know the countries of South America? Test your knowledge of this vibrant continent! Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which is the largest country in South America by area?
Answer: Brazil
2. Which South American country is the only one where Portuguese is the official language?
Answer: Brazil
3. Which two South American countries are landlocked (have no coastline)?
Answer: Bolivia and Paraguay
4. What is the capital of Argentina?
Answer: Buenos Aires
5. Which South American country is named after the equator?
Answer: Ecuador
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South American Countries has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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