With information on capitals, years of independence, political developments, and other details on each country, the map below features the array of life that is South America.

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. South America is in both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere, with the Equator running directly through the continent.

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Map of South America. South America is in both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere. The Pacific Ocean is to the ...