Physical Map of South America
The first permanent settlements in South America are attributed to the rise of agriculture which initiated the formation of civilizations in the continent.The first civilization is said to have been formed at Norte Chico on the Peruvian coast. The discovery of the New World which changed the existing maps of the world paved the way for European colonization in the continent.According to the map, South America is a subcontinent of the landmass of the Americas.
The Isthmus of Panama is considered to be the starting point of this subcontinent on the map.The Andes which are prominent on all maps are located to the west of the mainland with the tropical rainforest and the Amazon Basin situated to its east.
The city of Machu Picchu which is also referred to as the “Lost City of the Incas” was absent from maps of the continent till its recent discovery.Along with the Nazca lines of Peru, it has emerged as one of the most popular travel and tourist destination in South America. The rich cultural heritage of South America also allures millions of tourists to cities like Buenos Aires in Argentina and Sao Paulo in Brazil. |
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