South American Destinations
South America is famed for so much natural landmarks. It is home to Venezuela’s Angel falls which is the highest uninterrupted waterfall in the world. The world famous Amazon river the largest and the Andes the longest mountain range in the world. However it doesn’t stop there. The continent is also said to have the highest biodiversity found on earth. The continent offers endless reasons to go.
Brazil
Official Name: Federative Republic of Brazil
Capital: Brasilia
Language: Portuguese
Currency: Real
Did you know?
- Brazilians are generally descended from three ethnic groups, Amerindians, Africans and Europeans.
- The country’s motto is “Ordem e Progresso” which means “order and progress”.
- Tours of Brazil’s ‘Favelas’ or ‘Shanty towns’ are very popular amongst tourists.
- According to a 2007 report there are still 70 uncontacted tribes in the country
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Peru
Official Name: Republic Peru
Capital: Lima
Language: Spanish
Currency: Sol
Did you know?
- Roasted Guinee Pig (Cuy) is the national dish of Peru
- It takes between 500 and 600 hours and up to six months to spin, dye, and weave a traditional Peruvian poncho.
- Potatoes originated in Peru
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