These Brainteasers About South American Countries Will Stump Most Geography Experts

While soccer is the most popular sport in this country, the official sport is pato. Similar to polo, pato is played on horseback. What country is it?

• Brazil

• Peru

• Colombia

• Argentina

This country's name comes from a river which translates to "river of the painted birds". In terms of landmass, this country is also the second smallest in South America. What country is it?

• Venezuela

• Uruguay

• Brazil

• Argentina

The only countries in South America that don't share a border with this country are Chile and Ecuador. What country is it?

• Paraguay

• Uruguay

• Brazil

• Argentina

The Galapagos Islands are part of this South American country. What country is it?

• Argentina

• Ecuador

• Suriname

• Colombia

This country's two national languages are Guarani and Spanish. It is sometimes referred to as the Heart of South America. What country is it?

• Paraguay

• Brazil

• Peru

• Chile

This is the only South American country to have coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. TV and radio stations are also required to play the national anthem every day at 6am and 6pm. What country is it?

• Argentina

• Colombia

• Venezuela

• Bolivia

The potato originated in this South American country. There are over 4,000 varieties of potatoes growing in the Andean Highlands of this country. What country is it?

• Paraguay

• Peru

• Brazil

• Argentina

The official language of this country is Spanish but its name comes from an Italian word. The Joropo is the national dance of the country. What country is it?

• Uruguay

• Venezuela

• Chile

• Ecuador

The Atacama Desert is located in this South American country. If that's too hot and dry for you, this country is also home to the world's largest pool. What country is it?

• Brazil

• Paraguay

• Guyana

• Chile

The Salar de Uyuni in this country is the world's largest salt flat and a big tourist spot here. This country's capital city is also located at the highest elevation of any other capital city in the world. What country is it?

• Suriname

• Bolivia

• Chile

• Brazil

This small country has a population of under 300,000. Half of the population lives in the city of Cayenne. What country is it?

• Ecuador

• Bolivia

• French Guiana

• Guyana

Kaieteur Falls can be found in this South American country. It is also the only South American country to have English as its official language. What country is it?

• Argentina

• Guyana

• Brazil

• Colombia

This South American country still maintains strong ties to the Netherlands. The official language is Dutch. What country is it?

• Bolivia

• Suriname

• Guyana

• Uruguay

The national soccer team of this country has won a record 5 World Cups. It hosted the World Cup in 2014. What country is it?

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Venezuela

• Colombia

Cristina Elisabet Fernández de Kirchner served as president of this country from 2007 to 2015. She was the second female to serve as president. Isabél Perón served as president from 1972 until 1974. What country is it?

• Peru

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Chile