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.
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte is the capital of Minas Gerais, Brazil. A planned city known for modernist architecture and cultural landmarks.
Capiatá
Capiatá is a city in Central Department, Paraguay. It had a population of 236,999 in the 2022 census.
Cúcuta
Cúcuta is a Colombian municipality and capital of Norte de Santander, located on the border with Venezuela.
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...
Cariacica
Cariacica is a municipality in Espírito Santo, Brazil, part of the Greater Vitória metropolitan area with a population of 348,738.
Barra Mansa
Barra Mansa is a municipality in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, known for its industrial economy and location in the Paraíba Valley.
Paranaguá
Paranaguá is a historic municipality in Paraná, Brazil, known for its deepwater port and coastal geography.
Baruta
Baruta is a municipality in the Metropolitan District of Caracas, Venezuela, known for its commercial centers and cultural venues.
Birigui
Birigui is a municipality in São Paulo state, Brazil, known for its children's footwear industry and humid subtropical climate.
Brasília
Brasília is the planned capital of Brazil, founded in 1960. Known for its modernist architecture and airplane-shaped layout, it is a UNESCO...
Franca
Franca is a municipality in São Paulo, Brazil, known as the National Capital of Footwear and Basketball. Population 352,536.
Varginha
Varginha is a municipality in Minas Gerais, Brazil, known for coffee production and the 1996 UFO incident.
Bragança Paulista
Bragança Paulista is a municipality in São Paulo state, Brazil. Known for traditional sausages and Red Bull Bragantino football club.
Valera
Valera is a city in Trujillo State, Venezuela, serving as a commercial center and gateway to the Andes region.
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...
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...
Divinópolis
Divinópolis is a municipality in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Founded in 1767, it is known for its steel industry history and high human developmen...
Castanhal
Castanhal is a municipality in Pará, Brazil, known for its agricultural trade, educational institutions, and tropical rainforest climate.
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.