Spain and Portugal focused on conquering the southern continent of South America, especially during the Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Conquering South America was created on 2004-09-21.
Portugal and Spain were the two European countries that focused on exploration and colonization of the southern continent, which is now known as South America. Portugal established colonies in Brazil, while Spain had extensive colonies throughout South America.
Spain was focused in South America, Middle America, and the modern-day Western US.
13 countries are in south America
Spain focused on settling South and Central America, while Portugal focused on Brazil. France focused on North America, particularly present-day Canada. England focused on North America, including areas that would become the United States.
There are 35 countries in the Americas (23 in North America and 12 in South America).
There are countries in the continent of South America, but not continents
There are 17 countries in North and Central and South America.
Africa has more countries than South America. Africa-53 South America-13
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The countries in South America are:ArgentinaBoliviaBrazilChileColombiaEcuadorFrench GuianaGuyanaParaguayPeruSurinameUruguayVenezuela