South America

South America is a part of the American continent traversed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. South America is situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.

Culture

Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion. French Guiana also has a large number of Protestants. Guyana and Suriname are exceptions, with three major religions: Christianity in general, Hinduism, and Islam.

Related Topics:
Roman Catholicism - Protestants - Christianity - Hinduism - Islam

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Portuguese and Spanish are the primary languages. Portuguese is spoken only in Brazil, but is, nonetheless, the majority language in South America (51%). Other major languages include:

Related Topics:
Portuguese - Spanish - Portuguese

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• Aymara in Bolivia and Peru.
• Quechua in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru.
• Guaraní in Paraguay.
• English in Guyana.
• Hindi in Guyana and Suriname.
• Dutch and Indonesian in Suriname.

South American nations have a rich variety of music. Some of the most famous genres include samba from Brazil and cumbia from Colombia.

Related Topics:
Samba - Brazil - Cumbia - Colombia

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Because of South America's ethnic mix, South American cuisine takes on African, American Indian, and European influences. Bahia is especially well-known for its West African-influenced cuisine.

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