Name Every Country in South America
South America is one of the simpler regions: 12 sovereign countries spanning the Andes, the Amazon, and Patagonia.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries are in South America?
12 sovereign states. French Guiana is an overseas department of France, not a country, so it does not count.
Is Suriname or Guyana the smallest?
Suriname is the smallest by area; both are often the trickiest to remember.