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South America Fact File
South America is the world’s fourth largest continent and also fourth in population size (355 million). Linked to North America its name is also derived from Amerigo Vespucci who was the first European to have identified North and South America as not being India. South America is home to a number of ancient civilization sites, with many still believed to be hidden by dense rain forest. The Amazon basin is one of the world’s largest tropical rain forest areas and vital part of the world’s “lungs” producing oxygen during the trees’ rapid growth. South America has 16 independent states.
Travel To South America: How To Start
Submitted by GlobalDetail on Thu, 2006-01-05 01:33.By GlobalDetail.com reader Mark Van Overmeire
You set your mind and you're ready to travel to South America, a magical place of immense beauty where myth and legend continue to walk hand in hand. I've traveled 18 months in South America and can give you some tips on how to prepare yourself for an unforgettable adventure.
Ultimate Guide to Practical Travel Tips
Submitted by GlobalDetail on Wed, 2005-11-16 00:59.After 'The Ultimate Guide to no-frills airlines' GlobalDetail is creating another 'Ultimate Guide'.
The 'Ultimate Guide to Practical Travel Tips' will be a continuing interactive feature with the site’s readers creating the content directly. This guide will not be about places (like the rest of the site) but about what to do while you are traveling to and from your destination.
Adding your tips to this feature is simple, just click on “Add new comment” below the main body of this text and make your contribution. Now, click on 'Read more' below for the travel tips...