3. About South-America
South America is a continent located in the western
hemisphere, mostly in the southern hemisphere, with
a relatively small portion in the northern hemisphere.
It is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas.
Area 17,840,000 km
2
(6,890,000 sq mi)
Population 410,013,492 (2015, 5th)
Pop. density 21.4/km
2
(56.0/sq mi)
Demonism South American
Countries 12
Languages Portuguese, Spanish, English, French
, Dutch, Quechua, Caribbean, and
many other native languages
4. Countries of South-America
12 countries of South America:
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
6. Culture of South-America
The Cultures of South America draw on diverse cultural traditions. These
include the native cultures of the peoples that inhabited the continents prior
to the arrival of the Europeans. European cultures, brought
Spanish, Portuguese, French, African cultures and the United States,
particularly via mass culture such as cinema and TV.
Religion:
Three major religions: Christianity in general, Hinduism, and Islam. In lowland
South America, as well as the Andes, animism and shamanism are common,
as noted among the Urarina of Peruvian Amazonia.
Dress code: People don’t usually wear just a t-shirt when they go
out. Fanny packs; Generally dressing like a hippy. Very skimpy
clothing; Cargo pants. Flip-flops and sandals.
8. Lifestyles of South-America
South American culture is the combination of almost the half of the culture of
this world. Family Families have close relationships. Traditionally the father
is the family leader and the chief decision maker. Although now a more
modern world, the mom is really the leader of the family. Carnivals play a
huge part in religious and patriotic holidays.
Music
The most famous genres include samba from Brazil, tango from Argentina
& Uruguay, and cumbia from Colombia.
Sports
Celebration Soccer is the most popular sport in all of South
America. basketball, cycling, polo, volleyball, motorsports, rugby, handball, t
ennis, golf, field hockey and boxing.
10. Food Habit Of South-America
They developed elaborate
irrigation systems, and
terraced the steep Andean
mountain slopes to make
them more suitable for
growing food. The famous
foods are:
Guinea Pig, Queso Blanco,
Quinoa, Tropical Fruit,
Alpaca Corn Beer, Pisco,
Empanadas STEAK,
CHIMICHURRI AND RED
WINE Etc are some food the
love much.
11. Economy of South America
Now, major economic
activities
include agriculture, forestry,
and mining. South America
switched over to the system
of Free-Market economy.
This eventually pulled
countries in South America
out of the debt crisis.
12. Economy of South America
Population 358,941,000
GDP nominal: US$3.205 trillion
PPP: $3.990 trillion
GDP growth Per capita: 5.5%
GDP per capita nominal: US$8,929
PPP: US$11,115
Millionaires(US$) 400,000 (0.011%)
Unemployment 9%
Top 10% income 44.37%
The economy of South America comprises approximately 382
million people living in twelve nations and three territories. It
encompasses 6 percent of the world's population.