Capitals of South America

America, With 35 countries and 25 dependencies, it is the second largest continent in the world after Asia, due to its size, the American continent It is geographically divided into regions: North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean (there are experts who consider the Caribbean islands as part of Central America).

South America (South America) It is the second largest region on the continent in terms of territorial area and population, It has 12 independent countries and several dependent territories. Its geographical diversity is astonishing: from the high Andean peaks to the vast Amazon jungle.

South America is divided into four main geographic regions: the Andean Region, the Southern Cone, the Amazon Region and the Guianas. Each region has its own wealth and challenges, largely reflected in its capitals.

Countries and Capitals of South America

Country	Capital
Argentina	Buenos Aires
Bolivia	La Paz/Sucre
Brazil	Brasilia
Chili	Santiago
Colombia	Bogota
Ecuador	Quito
Guyana	Georgetown
Paraguay	Assumption
Peru	Lime
Surinam	Paramaribo
Uruguay	Montevideo
Venezuela	Caracas

Map of Capitals and Countries of South America

Countries, Territories and Capitals of South America

Country or Territory	Capital	Region	Status
Argentina	Buenos Aires	Southern Cone	Country
Bolivia	Peace	Andean	Country
Brazil	Brasilia	Amazon	Country
Chili	Santiago	Southern Cone	Country
Colombia	Bogota	Andean	Country
Ecuador	Quito	Andean	Country
Guyana	Georgetown	Guianas	Country
Paraguay	Assumption	Southern Cone	Country
Peru	Lime	Andean	Country
Surinam	Paramaribo	Guianas	Country
Uruguay	Montevideo	Southern Cone	Country
Venezuela	Caracas	Amazon	Country
French Guiana	cayenne	Guianas	French Territory
Falkland Islands	Argentine Port (Stanley)	South Atlantic	British Territory
South Georgia	King Edward Point	South Atlantic	British Territory
Southern Sandwich	-	South Atlantic	British Territory

Dependent Territories in South America

The dependent territories: the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. These are administered by the United Kingdom but are the subject of territorial disputes. The Malvinas, for example, have Puerto Argentino, also known as Stanley, as their capital.

French Guiana

French Guiana is a French overseas territory located on the northeast coast of South America. Although geographically it is part of the South American continent, politically it is part of France and, by extension, the European Union. The capital is cayenne. This territory is especially known for being the headquarters of the Espacio Centro Guayanés, an important space base.

Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands They are a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic. They are also known by their English name, Falkland Islands. The capital is Argentine Port, although the British call her Stanley. This territory is the subject of a territorial dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom. The Falklands are known for their biodiversity, especially penguin and sea lion populations.

South Georgia and the South Sandwich

South Georgia and the South Sandwich They are also British overseas territories and are located in the South Atlantic, near Antarctica. They do not have a permanent population and are administered from the Falkland Islands. These territories are important for scientific research and are also the subject of territorial disputes, in this case between Argentina and the United Kingdom.