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Countries of South America Quiz

There are 12 countries in South America. Type as many as you can in 2 minutes: every correct name locks in as you type, and the list fills up as you go. Can you name all 12?

How to play: press Start and type country names into the box. Each correct name locks in straight away. Spelling is forgiving (no capitals or accents needed) and common other names count. When the timer runs out, you see every country you missed. The list is the 193 UN member states plus Vatican City and Palestine, with continents as used across Quiz Zoomies.

Countries of South America Quiz

Type as many countries as you can (12 in total) before the 2-minute timer runs out. Correct answers lock in as you type.

All 12 countries of South America

South America has 12 independent countries. French Guiana is part of France, so it is not on the list. Brazil is the largest and Suriname the smallest.

South America: 12 countries
  1. Argentina
  2. Bolivia
  3. Brazil
  4. Chile
  5. Colombia
  6. Ecuador
  7. Guyana
  8. Paraguay
  9. Peru
  10. Suriname
  11. Uruguay
  12. Venezuela

Frequently asked questions

How many countries are in South America?

12 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

What is the largest country in South America?

Brazil is the largest by area (8,515,767 km²), and Brazil has the most people (about 212 million). The smallest is Suriname at 163,820 km².

Which countries count as South America in this quiz?

South America has 12 independent countries. French Guiana is part of France, so it is not on the list.

Do I need the exact spelling?

No. Capitals, accents and punctuation are ignored, and common other names count, like Ivory Coast, Burma, Holland, UK or Czech Republic.

What should I play next?

Try the South America flag quiz to match each country to its flag, or the capitals quiz for the same countries. The full countries of the world quiz has all 195.

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