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10 Interesting Facts about South America
Introduction
Welcome to the great world of South America, a mainland that comes with its amazing mix of natural beauty and different cultures.
Let’s explore 10 Interesting Facts about South America! From the high mountains in the Andes to the green areas of the Amazon Rainforest, South America is a place with big differences and magic. Join us as we begin a journey to discover interesting effects and exciting stories that make this land a special and wonderful place to explore.
Join us as we go to the center of South America. On our journey, we will discover exciting new parts in stories from very old communities. But remember how fantastic nature can be and also how different people’s lives are.
Table of Contents
10 Interesting Facts about South America
Here are 10 interesting facts about South America
- Brasília: Airplane City
- Bolivia: Bigger Than Texas, No McDonald’s (Since 2002)
- Galápagos: Darwin’s Evolutionary Muse
- Paraguay & Bolivia: South America’s Landlocked Duo
- Origin of Potato
- South American Weather
- Second Largest River
- Most Spoken Language
- World’s Highest Navigable Lake
- Paraguay’s Big Bash: World’s Largest Hot Dog Celebration
Let’s discuss these 10 interesting facts about South America in detail:
Brasília: Airplane City
Brasília is shaped like an airplane.
Bolivia: Bigger Than Texas, No McDonald’s (Since 2002)
Bolivia is a larger country than the combined states of Texas and California. Furthermore, McDonald’s is not present. After operating in the nation for 14 years, the globally recognized fast-food chain closed all of its stores in 2002 as a result of opposition from the government and the populace.
Galápagos: Darwin’s Evolutionary Muse
The Galápagos Islands inspired Darwin’s theory of evolution.
Paraguay & Bolivia: South America’s Landlocked Duo
There are 2 landlocked countries in South America. Only two South American nations are surrounded by land and do not have a coastline. These countries are Paraguay and Bolivia.
Origin of Potato
The potato originated from South America. Though they originated in South America, three-quarters of the world’s potatoes are currently produced in Europe. Other foods that originate in South America include peanuts, cocoa, and pineapple.
South American Weather
South American weather is typically hot and muggy. Because of their extensive rainforests, nations in the Amazon basin, such as Northern Brazil and Columbia, have year-round high temperatures and high levels of rainfall.
Second Largest River
The Amazon River which is the second longest river, is home to more than 30 million people and one in ten known species on Earth. Its enormous oxygen production has earned it the moniker “the lungs of the Earth.”
Aerial Shot of Amazon rainforest in Brazil, South America
Most Spoken Language
Spanish is the language that is spoken the most in South America. Portuguese, the official language of Brazil, is closely trailed by Spanish as the most commonly spoken language in South America.
World’s Highest Navigable Lake
Lake Titicaca, at 3,800 meters (12,500 feet) above sea level, is the world’s highest navigable lake. One of the most visited tourist destinations in the continent, Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America.
Impressive Aerial view of Lake Titicaca, the Highest Navigable Lake in the World with Puno Cityscape, Peru, South America
Paraguay’s Big Bash: World’s Largest Hot Dog Celebration
In 2011, Paraguay celebrated 200 years of independence by creating the largest hot dog in the world, known as a perro caliente. It was 203 meters long and weighed an incredible 120 kilos of flesh. It was divided into thousands of pieces and given out to the people following the celebration.
