Because its located in the middle of South America and thus surrounded by many of the countries of S. America
Land surrounded by water is an island. There are similar land forms such as peninsulas that are not totally surrounded, but connected to the mainland.
An island is a piece of land entirely surrounded by water.
an island
A large area of land which is completely surrounded by water is a continent. A small area of land which is completely surrounded by water is an island.
An island is surrounded by all sides with the oceans.
land surrounded on all the sides by water is called an island. eg. SriLanka.
It is an island.
ocean
its called a island.
island
An area of land surrounded by water is called an island.
It is called an island.