Blank map of South America

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Blank map of South America with an answer key · 1 page + answer key

NameDateGeographyBlank map of South AmericaWrite the name of each country. Gray land is outside South America.Word bankArgentinaBoliviaBrazilChileColombiaEcuadorGuyanaParaguayPeruSurinameUruguayVenezuelaedulist.com/printables/maps/blank-map-of-south-americaFree printables, plus learning programs scholarships can pay for

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South America's 12 countries outlined with a box in each and a word bank under the map, so even younger children can complete it. French Guiana (part of France) and the Falkland Islands are shaded gray. The answer key is on page two.

Use the South America map quiz to practice on screen, and the Latin America map quiz to add Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

Tips for using it

  • Brazil borders every South American country except Chile and Ecuador; color Brazil first.
  • Chile is the long, thin country on the west coast; Bolivia and Paraguay are the two without a coastline.

Questions

How many countries are in South America?

Twelve independent countries. French Guiana is an overseas region of France, and the Falkland Islands are a British territory claimed by Argentina.

What grade is this for?

The word bank makes it a good fit for 3rd to 5th grade; older students can fold the word bank under and work from memory.