Destination Geography

The Americas (3)

South America
South America (Physical)
South AmericA
 “South America occupies an area of 17,815,000 sq km, nearly half of the area is occupied
by Brazil which is the largest country in the continent, in second place is Argentina,
followed by Peru. South America accounts for about 12% of the world land area and
houses only 5.69% (370,000,000 people) of world's population. The continent extending
from north to south for about 7,600 km from Punta Gallinas, Colombia, to Cape
Horn, Chile and has a coastline of 26,000 km. South America is washed to the north
from the Caribbean Sea, to the west from the Pacific Ocean, to the east from the Atlantic
Ocean. “
• www.colonialvoyage.com
Brazil – Population 201 million (5)
 Capital – Brasilia (2,780,000) Largest City – Sao Paolo (11,300,000)
Also; Rio De Janeiro (6,400,000). Host of the 2016 Olympic Games

Huge country, so many variations in climate, but generally tropical

year round….
Project – 100% Continuous Assessment
 This week
 Carry on section on The Americas.
 Download a separate colour map of South America
 Research South Americas overall tourist appeal and write a paragraph about 6
famous attractions in the region (include picture of each)

 Research each of the following destinations in South America in detail;

 Call it... Spotlight on;
o Brazil
o Argentina
o Peru
 1.5 pages on each – Cover demographics/ geography, politics, tourism information
and attractions.
• Know the information by the end!
• Format should be the same as outlined. Arial, 1.5 etc.
BA Travel & Tourism Mgt.