South America

Countries, regions and cities in South America

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Cajamarca

Cajamarca is the capital of the Cajamarca Region in northern Peru, located at 2,750m elevation in the Andes.

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Belo Horizonte

Belo Horizonte is the capital of Minas Gerais, Brazil. A planned city known for modernist architecture and cultural landmarks.

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Capiatá

Capiatá is a city in Central Department, Paraguay. It had a population of 236,999 in the 2022 census.

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Cúcuta

Cúcuta is a Colombian municipality and capital of Norte de Santander, located on the border with Venezuela.

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Tinaquillo

Tinaquillo is a city in Cojedes, Venezuela, and the seat of the Tinaquillo Municipality. Founded in 1781, it is known for its agricultural e...

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Cariacica

Cariacica is a municipality in Espírito Santo, Brazil, part of the Greater Vitória metropolitan area with a population of 348,738.

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Barra Mansa

Barra Mansa is a municipality in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, known for its industrial economy and location in the Paraíba Valley.

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Paranaguá

Paranaguá is a historic municipality in Paraná, Brazil, known for its deepwater port and coastal geography.

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Baruta

Baruta is a municipality in the Metropolitan District of Caracas, Venezuela, known for its commercial centers and cultural venues.

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Birigui

Birigui is a municipality in São Paulo state, Brazil, known for its children's footwear industry and humid subtropical climate.

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Brasília

Brasília is the planned capital of Brazil, founded in 1960. Known for its modernist architecture and airplane-shaped layout, it is a UNESCO...

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Franca

Franca is a municipality in São Paulo, Brazil, known as the National Capital of Footwear and Basketball. Population 352,536.

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Varginha

Varginha is a municipality in Minas Gerais, Brazil, known for coffee production and the 1996 UFO incident.

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Bragança Paulista

Bragança Paulista is a municipality in São Paulo state, Brazil. Known for traditional sausages and Red Bull Bragantino football club.

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Valera

Valera is a city in Trujillo State, Venezuela, serving as a commercial center and gateway to the Andes region.

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Maracaibo

Maracaibo is the capital of Zulia state in Venezuela, located on Lake Maracaibo. It is a major oil-producing hub with a history of pirate ra...

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Caxias do Sul

Caxias do Sul is a major Brazilian municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, known for its Italian heritage, wine production, and industrial econom...

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Divinópolis

Divinópolis is a municipality in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Founded in 1767, it is known for its steel industry history and high human developmen...

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Castanhal

Castanhal is a municipality in Pará, Brazil, known for its agricultural trade, educational institutions, and tropical rainforest climate.

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Petare

Petare is a neighborhood in Caracas, Venezuela, founded in 1621. It is the largest slum in South America with a population of 448,861.