South American Countries

South American Countries Worksheet

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to look at a map of South America.

1. The largest country in South America is  .

2. The long, narrow country on the western coast of South America is  .

3. The country where the Amazon River begins is  .

4. The country that shares a border with Colombia and Brazil is  .

5. Which ocean borders South America to the west?

6. Which mountain range runs along the western side of South America?

7. Brazil is the only Portuguese-speaking country in South America.

8. All countries in South America are located in the Southern Hemisphere.

9. Name two countries in South America that are landlocked (do not have a coastline).

10. What is the name of the large rainforest located mostly in Brazil?

11. Look at the map of South America. Locate and label the following countries:

Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia