Geography Bee 2025

What is the capital of Argentina?

Buenos Aires

What is the largest mountain range in South America?

The Andes

In which country does the Amazon River begin?

Peru

What is the area of Peru?

496,224 square miles

What is the largest landlocked country in South America?

Bolivia

What is the population of Peru?

34.35 Million

What is the most spoken language in South America?

Spanish

What country has the largest gold reserve in Latin America?

Venezuela

How many countries does the Amazon Rainforest cover?

9

What is the capital of Suriname?

Paramaribo

What is the name commonly used to call Latin Americans of mixed race?

Mestizo

Which country is considered the least developed in South America?

Suriname

What is the predominant religion for the people in Bolivia?

Roman Catholic

What is the official language of Colombia?

Spanish

How many different indigenous groups is Bolivia home to?

36 different groups

Which South American country was the first to gain its independence from Spain?

Venezuela

What is the name of the highest navigable lake in South America?

Lake Titicaca

What is the capital of Bolivia?

La Paz

What are the two main ethnic groups in Peru?

Mestizos and Quechua

During the War of the Pacific, which country defeated Bolivia?

Chile

What year did Uruguay become an official state?

1828

What is the most significant part of the Colombian economy?

Mining

Which mountain range runs along the western coast of South America?

Andes