A to Z: South America

A

The largest river by discharge volume in the world, which flows from the Andes Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean

B

Brazilian city whose name means “beautiful horizon”

C

Massive festival at the end of the pre-lenten period, most famously celebrated in R

D

The thickly-forested, dangerous swath of land which divides North and South America

E

Country whose name means “equator”

F

The fourth-largest city in Brazil, whose name means “strong”

G

Islands where Charles Darwin refined his theory of evolution through local wildlife

H

The highest mountain in Peru, standing at 6,768m, or over 22,000ft tall

I

Mesoamerican empire who inhabited South America

J

Figure depicted by a statue who looks over R atop Corcovado Mountain

K

A small, nocturnal mammal found throughout Central and South American rainforests

L

The world’s highest navigable lake, situated between Peru and Bolivia

M

City where Pablo Escobar’s cartel infamously once operated out of

N

Ancient pre-Columbian civilization in modern-day Peru whose name means “little north”

O

Event which Brazil famously hosted in 2016

P

A vast, rugged landscape which spans Argentina and Chile

Q

Indigenous language spoken throughout Peru and Bolivia

R

City whose name means “River of January”

S

The only country where Dutch is an official language

T

90% of Paraguay’s male population was killed in the War of the ______ ________

U

Country whose flag bears a smiling sun

V

Chilean city which serves as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

W

Half of the globe where South America can be found

X

City in southern Brazil known for its corn production and its strong Italian and German cultural influence

Y

A traditional, caffeinated drink originating from the Guaraní people, which is found throughout South America

Z

An outbreak of this virus, spread through mosquitoes, occurred in Brazil in 2015, resulting in birth defects.