Outline of South America


The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to South America.
South America is the southern continent of the two Americas, situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere. It lies between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The continent is culturally, ethnically and racially diverse, home to indigenous peoples and to descendants of settlers from Europe, Africa and Asia. Due to its history of colonialism most South Americans speak Spanish or Portuguese, and its societies and states are commonly modeled after Western traditions.

Geography of South America

Geography by political division

Geography of countries

Directional regions

Countries of South America

Demographics of countries

Politics of countries

Elections in countries
Human rights in countries
Law of countries
Law enforcement in countries

History of South America, by period

Culture of countries

Cuisine of South America

Languages of South America, by country

Sport in South America, by country

Education in South America

South America lists