South America Countries Map Quiz
South America has 12 independent countries. It is the perfect quick quiz – see if you can place them all in under a minute.
How to play
- Classic – we name a country; tap it on the map. Green means first try, yellow second, orange third and red means you missed it.
- Hard – type every country you can remember. Each one fills in on the map the moment you spell it right. After a minute, spelling help appears once you have the first four letters.
- Explore – no score – tap around the map to learn the countries.
All 12 countries in this quiz
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Guyana
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Suriname
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
Frequently asked questions
How many countries are in South America?
There are 12 independent countries. French Guiana is part of France, and the Falkland Islands are a British territory.
What is the largest country in South America?
Brazil – it covers almost half of the continent.
Which two South American countries have no coastline?
Bolivia and Paraguay are the continent’s two landlocked countries.