2. Introduction
The red Indians , Europeans and Africans form
the major population of south America. The
indigenous people know as the red Indians
settled in south America around 12000 years
ago migrating from east Asia .in 1530s ,the
Spanish invaded and colonized the continent
.after Columbus discovered america in 1492.
3. Social life
South Americans have a complexly mixed
society. south america has a complex mixture
of people of various background .this
continent was home to ancient civilization
such as Mayan and Inca civilization .many of
the countries were colonized by imperial
powers and therefore have much influence of
such powers in their society till now .
4. Natural resources and minerals of
south america
1. Wildlife
2. Soil
3. Forest
4. water resource
5. minerals
5. Chief economic activities of south
america
• Agriculture
• Animal husbandry
• Industries
• Fishing
• Tourism
6. Brazil in relation to some othjer
countries
s.n Nations PCI(in us doller)
1 Chile 21972
2 Uruguay 19435
3 Argentina 17611
4 brazil 14068
5 Colombia 12896