Free South America Worksheets

These free South America worksheets for kids include map labeling, country flags, geography facts, languages, a word search, and a word scramble. The printable pack is a simple way to practice South American countries, map skills, and basic geography at home or in the classroom.

We used these during our South America geography lessons, and the mix of maps, research, and puzzles made them much more engaging than simply memorizing countries from an atlas. Answer sheets are included for the activities too.

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South America Map Worksheet

This activity includes two versions of the South America map, one with country names to help kids get started and another blank map for more of a challenge.

There are 12 independent countries in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. The maps also include French Guiana, a French territory, and the Falkland Islands, a British territory.

Kids can color the map and label each country as they go. We found this especially useful for reinforcing where the South American countries are located before moving on to flags and other geography activities.

If you want to extend the activity, the Mapology World Map Puzzle has been one of our favorite geography games to pair with continent studies.

South America Fact Sheet

This South America fact sheet includes 10 geography questions covering countries, population, mountains, rivers, landmarks, deserts, and more. Kids can use the worksheet for independent research or complete it after the map activity to test what they have learned.

10 Quick Facts About South America

• How many countries are in South America? 12
• How big is the continent of South America? 6.888 million mi²
• What is the total population of South America? 422.5 million
• What is the tallest mountain in South America? Where is it? Aconcagua, Argentina
• What is the lowest point in South America? Where is it? Laguna del Carbón, Argentina
• What oceans are in South America? Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
• What is the biggest river in South America? Where is it? Amazon River
• What is the most famous landmark in South America? Machu Picchu, Peru
• What is the smallest country in South America? Suriname
• What is the largest desert in South America? Atacama Desert, Chile.

If your kids enjoy trivia-style learning, we also really like the World card game for quick-fire facts and global geography practice.

South America Languages Worksheet

This South America languages worksheet introduces kids to some of the languages spoken across the continent. They’ll match 10 different greetings with the correct language, making it a simple way to explore culture alongside the geography activities.

Greetings and Languages

• Kamisaki – Aymara
• Hallo – German
• Hello – English
• Hola – Spanish
• Mari Mari – Mapudungun
• Mba’éichapa – Guarani
• Allianchu – Quechua
• Ciao – Italian
• Mrhban – Arabic
• Olá – Portuguese

Spanish and Portuguese are the most widely spoken languages in South America, but the continent is also home to hundreds of Indigenous languages, including Quechua, Aymara, Guarani, and Mapudungun. The activity also introduces languages brought to South America through immigration, helping kids see how language, culture, and geography are connected.

South America Countries and Flags Worksheet

This South America countries and flags worksheet helps kids learn to recognize the flags of all 12 independent countries on the continent.

Kids can research and color each flag correctly before matching it to the right country on the map.

South American Flags Included

• Brazil
• Suriname
• Colombia
• Guyana
• Argentina
• Uruguay
• Peru
• Paraguay
• Venezuela
• Bolivia
• Ecuador
• Chile

Combining the flags with the map helps reinforce both country recognition and where each country is located in South America.

If your kids enjoy flag activities, the 100 Pics World Flags card game is a fun way to test their knowledge of flags from around the world.

South America Word Search

This South America word search helps kids practice the names and spelling of countries and capital cities across the continent.

The 17 words can appear horizontally, vertically, diagonally, forward, or backward, making the puzzle a good challenge for upper elementary and middle school students. An answer key is included too.

Countries and Capitals to Find

• Peru
• Venezuela
• Chile
• Ecuador
• Bolivia
• Brazil
• Paraguay
• Uruguay
• Guyana
• Suriname
• Lima
• Bogotá
• Santiago
• Caracas
• Brasília
• Colombia
• Argentina

Tip: Use a highlighter or circle the words rather than crossing them out, as some letters are used in more than one word.

This pairs well with the South America map and flags worksheets for some extra geography practice.

South America Word Scramble

This printable word scramble gives kids extra practice recognizing and spelling the names of the 12 countries on the continent.

Each country name has been scrambled with no extra clues, making this a slightly more challenging geography activity for older kids.

South American Countries Included

• Brazil
• Suriname
• Colombia
• Guyana
• Argentina
• Uruguay
• Peru
• Paraguay
• Venezuela
• Bolivia
• Ecuador
• Chile

An answer sheet is included in case anyone gets stuck. This activity works well after the South America map worksheet to reinforce country names and spelling.

Books About South America for Kids

We used these geography-themed picture books alongside our South America activities to explore the continent’s history, cultures, and landmarks. My son was always more likely to remember a place when there was a story behind it, so they were a useful addition to the worksheets.

• Aztec, Inca, and Maya – A solid introduction to three major ancient civilizations. It helped my son understand the bigger historical context beyond modern borders.
• Where Is Machu Picchu? – We read this before the Machu Picchu worksheet, and it gave him a much better grasp of the Inca Empire and the site’s history.
• Ada’s Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay – This one really stuck with him. It’s an inspiring true story that led to a lot of good conversations about resilience and creativity.
• Waiting for the Biblioburro – A gentle story set in Colombia that introduced the idea of access to education in rural areas. Simple but meaningful.
• Love and Roast Chicken – A funny folktale from the Andes that added something lighter to our study of the region.

More Free South American Geography Printables

These South America printables explore two of the continent’s best-known landmarks and work well alongside the map and country activities.

• Christ the Redeemer worksheet – Explore Brazil’s famous landmark with facts and activities covering its history, location, and significance.
• Machu Picchu worksheet – Learn more about this famous Peruvian landmark and the Inca Empire through research activities, facts, and photographs.

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Last Updated on 4 September 2026 by Clare Brown