South America , the planet's 4th largest continent, includes (12) countries and (3) major territories. The continent contains the Amazon River and rainforest, the Andes Mountains , and some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet

South America continent Size: 17,819,000 sq km - 6,879,000 sq miles.
Percent of Earth's Land: 12%
South America Population: 379,500,000
Highest Point: Cerro Aconcagua - Andes Mountains, Argentina 22,833 ft (6,959m).