World Geography Games
World Geography Games: South America
Explore the countries of South America with this interactive quiz.
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La Republica
La Republica is a Uruguayan news source providing the top national news, issues and events. Written in Spanish.
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Merco Press: News From Latin America and Mercosur
The Merco Press, operating out of Montevideo, Uruguay, presents the top news stories originating out of the Mercosur countries (Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Bolivia) and the Falkland Islands.
That Quiz
Geographia America: That Quiz
Interactive map quiz for those studying the countries of the Americas. Test tracks time and show right and wrong answers.
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Folklore and Traditions
Learn about Venezuela's folk traditions and customs such as dance, music, and holidays.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Word Search: Geography of South America
A fun word search game with terms from South American geography. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
Climate Zone
Climate Zone: Climate of Argentina
Tables for the different climate regions in Argentina show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this South American country.
Climate Zone
Climate of Suriname
Explore the climate of Suriname at this useful website that gives information about average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall.
Climate Zone
Climate of Venezuela
A guide to information about the weather of Venezuela displayed in tables featuring average temperature, rainfall, and snow days.
Climate Zone
Climate of Paraguay
Visit this site to learn about the climate of Paraguay. Information includes average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall.
Climate Zone
Climate of Uruguay
Climate information for the South American country of Uruguay is found here. Average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall is broken down by months.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Venezuela Geography
Provides a "Facts at a Glance" chart covering topics dealing with geography in Venezuela.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Venezuela Historical Highlights
Examines highlights of the political conditions and history of Venezuela from the first colony established in 1522 to the election of 2004.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Uruguay Historical Highlights
Offers an overview of the history of the South American country of Uruguay beginning with its discovery by the Spanish in 1516 through the 2004 national elections.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Uruguay Economy
Presents an overview of the economy in Uruguay with additional statistical information concerning GDP, poverty rate, labor force, household income, debt, currency, and more.
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Paraguay: National Profile
Provides a brief but factual national profile of the South American country of Paraguay.
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Bogota Dc: Bogota Photos
A photo album of pictures taken in Bogota, Colombia. Click on each photo to bring up, even more, pictures and to enlarge them. It includes old photos, buildings, churches, panoramic views, restaurants, monuments, and much more.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Green Anaconda Snake
Kids learn about the Green Anaconda snake, massive reptile of the Rain Forests. Heaviest snake in the world.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Pampas
This excerpt from the Britannica Encyclopedia gives an excellent description of the South American prairies which are called pampas. It also provides links to other information about the wildlife and flora of the pampas.
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Incas & Conquistadors
Site giving links to information on some of the more infamous conquistadors who conquered the Inca.
Science Struck
Science Struck: List of Latin American Countries With Their Capitals
Presents a map and list of all the Latin American countries, along with their capitals, population, land area, and names of the largest cities. (Note: Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, not a country on its own.)
SMART Technologies
Smart: World Map
This lesson features a world map with labeled countries, a global map, and an interactive map of the seven continents.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: South America
Explore the flags, maps, exports, natural resources, geography, and languages of South America on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Print Out for Kids: Geography of South America
Print out a crossword puzzle game about the geography of South America on this website.