Countries in South America
South America has 12 independent countries. The largest is Brazil (8,515,767 km²), the smallest Suriname, and Brazil has the most people (212 million). Two countries are landlocked: Bolivia and Paraguay. The list below gives each one with flag, capital, population and area.
All 12 countries in South America by population
| # | Country | Capital | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brazil | Brasília | 212 million |
| 2 |  Colombia | Bogotá | 52.9 million |
| 3 |  Argentina | Buenos Aires | 45.7 million |
| 4 |  Peru | Lima | 34.2 million |
| 5 |  Venezuela | Caracas | 28.4 million |
| 6 |  Chile | Santiago | 19.8 million |
| 7 |  Ecuador | Quito | 18.1 million |
| 8 |  Bolivia | Sucre | 12.4 million |
| 9 |  Paraguay | Asunción | 6.9 million |
| 10 |  Uruguay | Montevideo | 3.4 million |
| 11 |  Guyana | Georgetown | 831,100 |
| 12 |  Suriname | Paramaribo | 634,400 |
Quiz: Flags of South America
What people also ask
How many countries are in South America?
12 independent countries. Dependent territories (overseas territories and the like) are not counted.
What is the largest country in South America?
Brazil at 8,515,767 km², followed by Argentina and Peru.
What is the smallest country in South America?
Suriname at 163,820 km².
Which countries in South America are landlocked?
Bolivia and Paraguay.
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.