South America Map

Location Map

South America, like North America, is entirely located in the Western Hemisphere, separated from Europe and Africa by the Atlantic Ocean, and from Asia and Oceania by the vast Pacific Ocean.

South America has a total area of 17,840,000 km² (6,890,000 mi²) and includes 14 countries.

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List of South American Countries

South America has a total of 14 countries. The list of South American countries is provided below. Click on the country name to view detailed maps and information.

South America comprises most of the Latin American region as its people primarily use Spanish and Portuguese. It boasts the world’s largest tropical rainforest and river (Amazon), the highest mountain range outside Asia (Andes), remote islands (Galapagos archipelago, Easter Island, and Fernando de Noronha), paradise beaches (like in northeastern Brazil), vast deserts (Atacama), icy landscapes (Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego), the world’s highest waterfall (Angel Falls, 979m in Venezuela), and one of the largest natural attractions (Iguazu Falls, Argentina and Brazil), among other spectacular features.

Spanish is the official language of all South American countries except Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana, and is widely spoken even in countries that historically did not speak Spanish.

Portuguese is the official language of Brazil, which accounts for about half of the continent’s population and area. In Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana, the official languages used are English, Dutch, and French, respectively.

Map of South American Countries

Below is a compilation of South American maps showing administrative boundaries between countries along with information such as cities, islands, rivers, and seas. The maps have been carefully selected, are from reputable sources, and are high resolution. The maps you see directly on the web may have been reduced in size to increase page loading speed. To download the original image file, you can click on the Download button below each image.

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Physical Map

Let’s explore South America in more detail with these physical maps that prominently display the continent’s topographical structure. From the powerful Andes mountain range stretching over 7,000 km, creating a towering mountain belt, to the world’s largest Amazon valley with its maze of rivers, streams, and rainforests.

Additionally, you can learn about famous landmarks such as Guanabara Bay in Brazil, the Pampas plains of Argentina, and the arid Atacama Desert in Chile. This map provides an overview of the terrain, rivers, and mountain systems, helping you better understand the natural geography of South America.

Time Zone Map of South America

South America spans across 5 main time zones from UTC-6 to UTC-2

• UTC-5 Time Zone: Commonly known as Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador time. Major cities like Bogotá (Colombia), Lima (Peru), and Quito (Ecuador) are in this time zone.
• UTC-4 Time Zone: Includes countries like Venezuela and northern Brazil. Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, is in this time zone.
• UTC-3 Time Zone: Present in southern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. Buenos Aires (Argentina) and São Paulo (Brazil) are both in this time zone.
• UTC-2 Time Zone: Used in the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), a British territory.
• UTC-1 Time Zone: Present in the Cape Verde archipelago, an African territory, but located near South America.
• UTC-4:30 Time Zone: Only in Venezuela, where the time zone is set 30 minutes behind the standard UTC-4.

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