South America Flashcard

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Which South American country has a capital city that's over 12,000 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest capital cities in the world?

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Bolivia

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What country is home to the oldest European city in the Americas, founded in 1496 and still standing today?

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Dominican Republic

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Which country produces more coffee than any other nation in the world, yet tea is actually more popular among its own citizens?

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Brazil

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What country is so narrow that you can drive from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean in less than an hour at its narrowest point?

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Panama

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Which nation has more species of birds than any other country in the world, with over 1,900 different species?

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Colombia

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What country is considered the gastronomic capital of Latin America?

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Peru

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What country is roughly the size of West Virginia but contains 5% of the world's biodiversity, including over 900 bird species?

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Costa Rica

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Which small South American country is known as the 'Switzerland of South America' due to its political stability, high standard of living, and progressive social policies?

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Uruguay

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What small country has produced some of the most famous surf breaks in Central America, despite having only about 200 miles of coastline?

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El Salvador

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What county in Latin America is home to the world's largest pyramid by volume - and it's hidden under a hill? Options: Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico (Great Pyramid of Cholula, Tlachihualtepetl), Peru

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Mexico (Great Pyramid of Cholula, Tlachihualtepetl)