The region of south america contains the continent of south america and also the region is made up of countries.

The region of south america contains the continent of south america and also on the edge of Antartica. The region is made up of 12 countries. It is divided into four regions namely Brazil, North Coast, Andean Countries and the South. The North Coast consists of Columbia, Venezuala, Guyana and French Guiana. The Andean Countries are Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile and Peru. The South are Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.  South America is the southern part of the American landmass.