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Culture of South America

Learn more about the culture and lives of Spanish-speaking people in South America.
Profile of Chile
Chile might be described as the skinniest country in the world. This profile includes a brief history as well as basic information about tourism and language.
Bolivia: A Profile for Spanish Students
Bolivia is a country in South America where Spanish is spoken. This description of the country is written especially for Spanish students.
Profilie of Uruguay
The small country of Uruguay has a reputation as one of the most progressive countries of Latin America.
The Spanish of Peru
Many of the words distinctive to Peruvian Spanish that you're likely to come across as a tourist are related to food.
Visiting Huancayo, Peru
A visit to the highlands city of Huancayo, Peru, offers a rich look at the history and culture of the region.
Use of Pronoun 'Vos' in Argentina
The use of vos the second-person singular familiar subjective pronoun is one of the characteristics of Argentine Spanish.
Profile of Ecuador
Ecuador is a small, mountainous country that receives its name from its location straddling the equator.
Profile of Argentina
As South America's second-largest country, Argentina is a land of geographic contrasts,
Profile of Uruguay
The small country of Uruguay has a reputation as one of the most progressive countries of Latin America.

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