There are 12 countries in South America, according to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Factbook. These countries are: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela.
The South American flags
Curious about the colors, symbols, and designs that represent South America’s diverse nations? Here are the 12 country flags of South America.
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