South America

Countries, regions and cities in South America

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Neuquén

Neuquén is the capital city of the Argentine province of Neuquén and the largest urban agglomeration in Patagonia.

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São Paulo

São Paulo is the most populous city in Brazil and a major global financial and cultural hub.

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Campos dos Goytacazes

Campos dos Goytacazes is a municipality in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. It is the largest city in the state outside the Greater Rio metropo...

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Lauro de Freitas

Lauro de Freitas is a municipality in Bahia, Brazil, located 15 km from Salvador. It has a population of 203,331 and covers 57.66 km2.

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Mar del Plata

Mar del Plata is a major city and seaside resort in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is a key fishing port and tourist destination.

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Senador Canedo

Senador Canedo is a municipality in Goiás, Brazil, known for its petrochemical industry and proximity to Goiânia.

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Pinhais

Pinhais is a municipality in Paraná, Brazil, part of the Curitiba Metropolitan Region. It is the smallest municipality in the state by area.

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El Tigre, Venezuela

El Tigre is a city in Anzoátegui, Venezuela, known for its oil industry history and proximity to the Orinoco Belt.

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São José dos Campos

São José dos Campos is a major Brazilian city in São Paulo state, a leading aerospace and industrial hub in the Paraíba Valley.

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Guayaquil

Guayaquil is the largest city and main port of Ecuador, located on the Guayas River. It serves as the nation's economic capital and a key hu...

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Valinhos

Valinhos is a municipality in São Paulo, Brazil, known for its figs and as the birthplace of Adoniran Barbosa.

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Mogi Guaçu

Mogi Guaçu is a municipality in São Paulo, Brazil, known for its biological reserve and motorsport racetrack.

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Araure

Araure is a town and municipality in Portuguesa state, Venezuela. Founded in 1694, it has a population of 111,908 as of the 2001 census.

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Campinas

Campinas is a major city in São Paulo state, Brazil, known for its high-tech industry, universities, and historical significance.

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Suzano

Suzano is a municipality in São Paulo, Brazil, known for its industrial growth, Japanese Brazilian population, and transport links.

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Marituba

Marituba is a municipality in Pará, Brazil. It is the smallest municipality in the state and in the Northern region of Brazil.

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Riohacha

Riohacha is the capital of La Guajira Department in Colombia. A historic Caribbean port city, it is known for its Wayuu culture and pearl tr...

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Itaperuna

Itaperuna is a municipality in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. Founded in 1889, it has a population of 101,041 and covers an area of 1,105.3 k...

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Maringá

Maringá is a planned municipality in Paraná, Brazil, known for its green urban design, economy, and universities.

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Sacomã

Sacomã is a district in São Paulo, Brazil, known for its bus terminal and metro station opened in 2010.