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A continent crossed by the equator, with most of its surface south of it. It's situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean It became attached to North America only recently (in geological timescales). It was first inhabited by humans crossing the [Bering Pass]?, now the Bering? strait?, though there are suggestions of part of its population having migrated using the southern Pacific Ocean. |
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A continent crossed by the equator, with most of its surface south of it. South America situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. It became attached to North America only recently (in geological timescales). It was first inhabited by humans crossing the [Bering Pass]?, now the Bering? strait?, though there are suggestions of migration from the southern Pacific Ocean. |
Since the 16th century to the early 19th century, it was formed by colonies of mainly Spain and Portugal, now several republics compose it.
Some of the countries are
There is also still a colony, the French Guiana.
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