South America Geography Quiz E2Geography Trivia Questions - Printable
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 In which nation would you find these cities - Pozo Colorado,
     Numi and San Alberto?  
 
    a. Bolivia 
    b. Paraguay 
    c. Ecuador 
    d. Argentina
 
     
    Paraguay - The capital of Paraguay is Asuncion.
  
 
 What is Tronador?  
 
    a. A river 
    b. A volcano 
    c. An island 
    d. A lake
 
     
    A volcano - Tronador is an extinct stratovolcano, which is located in the Andes.
  
 
 In which country is Nuevo Mundo Lake?  
 
    a. Bolivia 
    b. Peru 
    c. Colombia 
    d. Argentina
 
     
    Bolivia - This lake is about 57 km2.
  
 
 As of 2013, which nation in South America has the largest
     population?  
 
    a. Venezuela 
    b. Chile 
    c. Brazil 
    d. Peru
 
     
    Brazil - Colombia was placed second.
  
 
 Which country's motto is "In Unity and Freedom"?  
 
    a. Argentina 
    b. Bolivia 
    c. Guyana 
    d. Ecuador
 
     
    Argentina - The national language of Argentina is Spanish.
  
 
 Which country in South America has a star in the center of
     their flag?  
 
    a. Suriname 
    b. Paraguay 
    c. Peru 
    d. Uruguay
 
     
    Suriname - Suriname is in the Northern part of South America.
  
 
 Where is the Apure River?  
 
    a. Ecuador 
    b. Venezuela 
    c. Guyana 
    d. Chile
 
     
    Venezuela - The Apure River is about 645 miles long.
  
 
 Which nation owns Marajo Island?  
 
    a. Brazil 
    b. Colombia 
    c. Uruguay 
    d. Ecuador
 
     
    Brazil - This Island is located at the mouth of the Amazon River.
  
 
 Which South American country's anthem is Republic or Death?
      
 
    a. Uruguay 
    b. Brazil 
    c. Guyana 
    d. Paraguay
 
     
    Paraguay - The whole phrase is Paraguayans, Republic or Death.
  
 
 What is the Orinoco?  
 
    a. A river 
    b. A mountain 
    c. A city 
    d. An island
 
     
    A river - The Orinoco River is over 1,300 miles long.
  
 
 In which country would you find Los Alerces National Park and
     Iguazu National Park?  
 
    a. Argentina 
    b. Columbia 
    c. Chile 
    d. Brazil
 
     
    Argentina - You could also visit Los Galciares National Park.
  
 
 In which country could you see the Vargas Swamp Lancers?  
 
    a. Bolivia 
    b. Suriname 
    c. Columbia 
    d. Uruguay
 
     
    Columbia - This is the largest monument in the country.
  
 
 If you wanted to see the Isla Margarita, which country would
     you have to visit?  
 
    a. Bolivia 
    b. Suriname 
    c. Venezuela 
    d. French Guiana
 
     
    Venezuela - This island is located in the Caribbean Sea.
  
 
 Montevideo is the capital of which South American country?  
 
    a. Bolivia 
    b. Uruguay 
    c. Chile 
    d. Argentina
 
     
    Uruguay - Uruguay is sometimes called the Eastern Republic of Uruguay.
  
 
 Which capital city in South America is also known as Charcas?
      
 
    a. Sucre 
    b. Montevideo 
    c. Lima 
    d. Quito
 
     
    Sucre - Sucre is also known as La Plata and Chuquisaca.
  
 
 
 
  
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