What is the second largest island in South America?
(3) Second largest river island on the planet. (4) Largest South American island in the Pacific Ocean. (5) The second largest of the islands in the Amazon delta.
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SOUTH AMERICA LARGEST ISLANDS.
| Island | Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego (1) |
|---|---|
| Area (km²) | 47,992 |
| Area (sq mi) | 18,530 |
| Country | Argentina, Chile |
Who discovered the islands between North and South America?
On October 12, 1492, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus made landfall in what is now the Bahamas. Columbus and his ships landed on an island that the native Lucayan people called Guanahani. Columbus renamed it San Salvador.
Who owns Caribbean islands?
Countries and territories
| Country or territory | Sovereignty | Population (2018 est.) |
|---|---|---|
| United States Virgin Islands | United States | 104,680 |
| British Virgin Islands | United Kingdom | 29,802 |
| Anguilla | United Kingdom | 14,731 |
| Cayman Islands | United Kingdom | 64,174 |
Why South America is called Latin America?
The region consists of people who speak Spanish, Portuguese and French. These languages (together with Italian and Romanian) developed from Latin during the days of the Roman Empire and the Europeans who speak them are sometimes called ‘Latin’ people. Hence the term Latin America.
Is Caribbean considered Latin America?
Latin America is generally understood to consist of the entire continent of South America in addition to Mexico, Central America, and the islands of the Caribbean whose inhabitants speak a Romance language.
What is the most southern part of South America?
Southernmost point can be either: Águila Islet, Diego Ramírez Islands, Chile ( 56°32′16″S 68°43′10″W), or, if the South Sandwich Islands are included as part of South America: Cook Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands ( 59°29′20″S 27°8′40″W)