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South America

Published on Nov 25, 2015

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ANDES Mountains

  • The Andes is the longest continental mountain range in the world.
  • The Andes is the world's highest mountain range outside of Asia.
  • . It contains many active volcanoes as well as the highest peak in Colombia, Pico Cristobal Colon, which is 19,000 ft (5,775 m) high
Photo by Rod Waddington
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PAMPAS

  • South America, c.300,000 sq mi (777,000 sq km), particularly in Argentina and extending into Uruguay
  • Trees are found only along watercourses.
Photo by Claudio.Ar
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GUIANA

  • Guyana has one of the largest unspoiled rainforests in South America
  • The country French Guiana is located on the continent of South America. Neighbouring countries are: Brazil & Suriname.
Photo by slash__
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ANDES MOUNTAIN 2

  • Countries: Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, Venezuela
  • Elevation: 22,841' (6,962 m)
Photo by Stuck in Customs
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Guiana

  • The Guiana Highlands are also the source of some of the world's most spectacular waterfalls such as Angel Falls, Kaieteur Falls and Kuquenan Falls.
  • Falls, Kaieteur Falls and Kuquenan Falls.
Photo by TaliesinAstur
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PAMPAS 2

  • However, most cities in the Pampas occasionally have high temperatures that push 38 °C (100 °F).
  • Frequent wildfires ensure that only small plants such as grasses flourish,trees are rare
  • The climate is mild, with precipitation of 600 mm (23.6 in) to 1,200 mm (47.2 in),
Photo by Simon Cast
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ANDES 3

  • . It contains many active volcanoes as well as the highest peak in Colombia, Pico Cristobal Colon, which is 19,000 ft (5,775 m) high.
  • The climate in the Andes varies greatly, depending on both altitude and latitude, from hot regions,
Photo by twiga269 ॐ FEMEN #JeSuisCharlie
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PAMPAS 3

  • Pampas means"a plain without trees
  • The Pampas are spread over the Argentine provinces of Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, Uruguay, La Pampa, Entre Ríos and Córdoba,
  • The landscape of the area is varied and includes forested hills, extended grasslands and salt lakes.
Photo by Polifemus
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GUIANA 3

  • The Guianas’ population ranges from indigenous American Indians to descendants
  • , East Indian, Chinese, and Indonesian indentured servants, Southeast Asian refugees, and Haitian
  • Guiana forms part of the crystalline massif of the Guiana Highlands.
Photo by slash__

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