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1. The photo shows the Coat of Arms of Argentina. Although it was not shown on the country's flag during much of the twentieth century its symbolic presence made it prominent throughout the country. What specific name is given to the red cap shown on the emblem?
2. The magnificent view shown in the photo of Lake Titicaca. The photo was taken from Isla del Sol which is a part of Bolivia. Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America - both by surface area or volume of water. Is the following statement true or false? Lake Titicaca borders both Bolivia and Peru.
3. The largest country in South America - Brazil - is one of the world's largest resources of colored gemstones. Some sources from the early 21st century estimate as many as 65% of the world's colored gemstones have been mined in Brazil. One of the most desirable of all gemstones in shown in the photo. What is it?
4. The country shown on the map in dark green has a unique shape - long and narrow. This shape not only provides the country with more than 2500 miles of beautiful coastline but because it runs north to south it provides a variety of climates and landscapes. What South American country is it?
5. The impressive skyline shown in the photo is the capital city of Colombia, Colombia's largest city. Historically it has ranked among the most populous cities within the entire continent. It is also home to the El Dorado International Airport, one of busiest airports in the western hemisphere. What is this city?
6. The picturesque mountain shown in the background of the photo is Chimborazo. Chimborazo is in the Andes Mountain range and is the tallest peak in its country. It also has the distinction of being the mountain with its summit point the greatest distance from the Earth's center. In what South American country is Chimborazo?
7. As map shown in the photo reads this island group is "Claimed by Argentina" and "Administered by United Kingdom". It is an archipelago consisting of more than 770 islands - many of them very small. In the early 1980s this area was subject of a dispute that became a war between those two countries - the one who claims and the one who administers it. What is the name of this area?
8. The Guiana Space Center has provided a major economic boost for the tiny South American territory of Guiana. The rocket shown in the photo is there. Guiana is a territory that is a part of a European country. Which European country? A resident there may ask: Quel pays européen?
9. The photo shows an iguana indigenous to an island group off the west coast of South America. Among those islands are North Seymour Island, Daphne Island, Tower Island and Hood Island. In what archipelago are these islands located? Hint: Think Darwin and turtles.
10. Shown in the photo is Kaieteur Falls which located in the Amazon rainforest along the Potaro River. It boasts of being the largest (by volume), single drop waterfall on Earth. Kaieteur Falls and the Potaro River are in what South American country? Hint: It borders Venezuela.
11. The photo map of South America has Paraguay shown in orange - the country circled with black. Paraguay is one of the two landlocked countries in South America - Bolivia is the other. Considering its central location it is easy to understand its nickname. What is the nickname often attributed to Paraguay?
12. The view shown in the photo is one from near the source of the Amazon River. This enormous river snakes across (almost) the entire continent of South America in a west to east direction. The source of the Amazon is in the Andes Mountains, in what country?
13. The photo with this question is one of the Presidential Palace in the city of Paramaribo. Paramaribo is the capital city of Suriname. After a long history of European rule Suriname became an independent state in November of 1975. From which European country did it gain its independence? Hint: You may see windmills and tulips in its former sovereign.
14. The photo shows the football (soccer) stadium Estadio Centenario which is located in the capital city of Uruguay. This city is also the largest city in its very small country. This capital is the southernmost capital city in the Americas. What is this city?
15. Considering world geography, it would seem the South American countries offer several interesting superlatives. Venezuela can boast of one such superlative and it is the waterfall shown in the photo. One name of that waterfall translates from the Pemon language as: "waterfall of the deepest place". What is the English language name for this waterfall?
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