South America

Countries, regions and cities in South America

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La Serena

La Serena is a city and commune in northern Chile, capital of the Coquimbo Region, founded in 1544.

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Quillacollo

Quillacollo is a Bolivian city and municipality in Cochabamba, known for the Virgen de Urqupiña festival and rapid population growth.

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Cabo Frio

Cabo Frio is a municipality in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known for its cold water beaches and coastal geography.

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Araucária

Araucária is a municipality in Paraná, Brazil, with a population of 151,666 in 2022. Founded in 1890, it features a history of European immi...

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Magangué

Magangué is a municipality and city in Bolívar Department, Colombia, located on the Magdalena River.

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Montería

Montería is the capital of Córdoba Department in northern Colombia, known for its cattle industry, Sinú River port, and cultural heritage.

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Petrolina

Petrolina is a municipality in Pernambuco, Brazil, known for irrigated agriculture and its integration with Juazeiro.

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Rosario, Argentina

Rosario is a major city in Santa Fe Province, Argentina, located on the Paraná River. It is a key industrial and agricultural hub with a ric...

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Tarija

Tarija is a city in southern Bolivia, known for its wine production and semi-arid climate. Founded in 1574, it serves as the capital of the...

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Umuarama

Umuarama is a municipality in Paraná, Brazil, with a population of 117,095. Known as the Capital of Friendship, it features Orlando de Carva...

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Valdivia

Valdivia is a city and commune in southern Chile, capital of Los Ríos Region. Known for its rivers, German heritage, and history as a fortif...

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Callao

Callao is a constitutional province and seaport in Peru, home to Jorge Chávez International Airport and the Real Felipe Fortress.

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San Miguel de Tucumán

San Miguel de Tucumán is the capital of Tucumán Province in Argentina, known as the site of the 1816 Declaration of Independence.

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Huancayo

Huancayo is the capital of the Junín Region in Peru, located in the Mantaro Valley at an altitude of 3,256 meters.

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Alvorada

Alvorada is a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, adjacent to Porto Alegre. Known as a commuter town, it faces challenges with crime...

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La Paz

La Paz is the seat of government of Bolivia, located in a high-altitude canyon. It is the third-most populous city in Bolivia and the highes...

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Itabaiana

Itabaiana is a municipality in Sergipe, Brazil. It has a population of 103,440 and contains part of the Serra de Itabaiana National Park.

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Araguaína

Araguaína is a municipality in Tocantins, Brazil. It features a tropical savanna climate and hosts several higher education institutions.

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Fernando Mendoza

Fernando Mendoza is an American NFL quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, a 2025 Heisman Trophy winner and national champion.

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Portoviejo

Portoviejo is the capital of Manabí Province in Ecuador, known for its history, agriculture, and UNESCO-recognized gastronomy.