Capitals
Peru
Lima
Name the city that was once Brazil's capital. Its harbor is one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
It was named for Christopher Columbus
Columbia
One of the driest regions of the world, located west of the Andes on the coastlands of Peru and Chile
Atacama Desert
Famous monument in Argentina
Christ of the Andes
Ecuador
Quito
What is the largest city in South America and the industrial center of Latin America?
Sao Paulo, Brazil
One of its two capitals is the world's highest capital city.
Bolivia
Land in southern Argentina, much of which is desert; means "Land of the Big Feet"
Patagonia
Cattle ranches in South America
Estancias
Colombia
Bogota
What city was once the capital of the Inca empire?
Cuzco, Peru
Peru
The highest navigable lake in the world, located on the border of Peru and Bolivia
Lake Titicaca
River on which Buenos Aires is located
Rio de la Plata
Venezuela
Caracas
What is the oldest permanent European settlement in South America?
Cumana, Venezuela
Its capital is the oldest of all South American capitals.
Ecuador
One of the seven natural wonders of the world; Rio de Janeiro is located here
Guanabara Bay
One of the most important hydroelectric plants in the world, located on the Parana River
Itaipu Dam
Bolivia
Sucre and La Paz
What is Ecuador's largest city, chief port, and center of trade?
Guayaquil, Ecuador
It has South America's largest lake and the world's highest waterfalls.
Venezuela
South America's largest lake, located in Venezuela
Lake Maracaibo
The three rivers that water Brazil's southern plateau
Uruguay River, Paraguay River, Parana River