This is a slideshow which will help you know South America more. At the end of the slideshow, there is a game which will help you know that how much you know about South America

1. By: Gurnoor Kaur

4. Venezuela is located in the Northern South America. It is the 33rd largest
country in the world with a total area of 353,841 square miles. The
population of Venezuela is 28.9 million, while it’s capital city of Caracas
is home to 1.9 million people. The country’s official language is Spanish.
The total nominal GDP is 345.6 billion, and their total per capita is
$11,527.
Venezuela only has two weather seasons, the hot and dry season and the
hot and wet season.
One of the largest national parks in the world is Canamai National Park
which is located in Venezuela.
Schoolchildren in Venezuela can choose between attending classes in the
morning or the afternoon throughout their entire school career. Older
children can even choose to take night classes if they wish.
Its a tradition on Christmasy to roller skate to church with your family.

6. The official name of Columbia is the Republic of Columbia.
The name “Columbia” is derived from the last name of the explorer
Christopher Columbus.
Columbia is the only country in South America that has coastline on
both the Pacific Ocean and the Carribean Sea.
Bogota is the capital of Columbia. It is the second largest capital city
in South America.
Columbia has a population of over 45 million people as of July 2013.
The currency of Columbia is called the Columbian peso.
The most popular sport in Columbia is soccer. The Columbian
national team won the 2001 Copa America ( South American
Championship )

8. Brazil is the largest country in South America.
The name Brazil comes from a tree named brazilwood.
The official language spoken in Brazil is Portuguese.
Brazil is the only country in South America that speaks Portuguese.
Brazil is the 5th largest country in the world by both land are and population
The population in 2012 was around 194 million people.
The capital city of Brazil is Brasilia, while the largest city is Sao Paulo.
Other major cities in Brazil includes Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Fortaleza.
Brazil shares a border with all South American countries except for Chille
and Ecuador.

10. Many of the rainforest in South America are
disappearing as poor farmers cut down trees for
farmland. It’s hard to blame them because they need to
feed their families; yet saving the rainforest is important
to preserve the animals and plants that live there.
Bolivia is a very poor country and the most of the people
here are farmers. Yet, they’re looking for smart ways to
save their rainforests. The country sold some of its land
to a conversation group and recently created another
national park.
People speak Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara, native
Indian languages in Bolivia.

12. The official name of Argentina is the Argentine Republic.
Spanish is the official language of Argentina but there are
many other languages spoken throughout the country.
The capital city of Argentina is Buenos Aires.
Argentina borders the Andes Mountains range to the west.
The currency of Argentina is called the Peso.
The most popular sport in Argentina is soccer, the Argentine
national team has won the soccer World Cup twice in 1978
and 1986.
There are over 30 national parks in Argentina.

13. Direction’s to play the game
How to play the game?
It is very easy to play this game. This game basically helps you
understand more about South America.
1. To play this game you need to place the flag of the country you want
to choose and place it on the paper where it says START and after
that roll the dice.
2. Do as the block says.

14. ART
What is the
official name
of Columbia
When did Brazil
became an indepe
ndent country
FIN
What is the official
language of Brazil
Which are the only
South American
countries that
Brazil doesn’t border
What state, named
after the largest and
second longest river
in the world
What is
capital of
Brazil
Move
Ahead
2
What
is the capital of
Brazil’
Best of
Luck
What colour
is the house
of the president
in Argentina
Move ahead
2
Move Back
4
How many
countries does
Argentina border
Start from
the beginning
Argentina is
world's ___
largest country
What is the
largest city in
Venezuela
What is the
tallest waterfall
in the world
How many
Countries does
Brazil border
What is the most
famous sport in
Brazil
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15. Answer Key for the game
1. Brasilla
2. Amazonas
3. Chile and Ecuador
4. Portuguese
5. 1822
6. ten countries
7. Soccer
8. Caracas
9. Angel Falls
10. Eighth
11. Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay
12. Pink
13. Republic of Columbia