Printable Map of South America
All 12 countries, free to print or download. Pick a style below.
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About the Map of South America
South America has 12 countries. Brazil alone covers almost half of the continent and borders every other country except Chile and Ecuador. Chile is the long, narrow strip along the Pacific coast, and Bolivia and Paraguay are the two countries with no coastline. French Guiana, on the north coast, is part of France, so it is not one of the 12.
Tips for Learning the Countries
- Go around the coast clockwise from the north: Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina, then back up the Pacific with Chile, Peru and Ecuador.
- Guyana and Suriname are the pair players mix up most. Guyana is the one next to Venezuela.
- The two landlocked countries sit side by side in the middle: Bolivia in the Andes and Paraguay to its southeast.
The Countries Players Miss Most
From 2,297 anonymous answers in DodoThinks map quizzes, as of November 2026: the countries on this map that players find least often. Worth a second look when you study.
- 1GuyanaOften mistaken for Suriname49% right
- 2ParaguayOften mistaken for Uruguay55% right
- 3SurinameOften mistaken for Guyana57% right
- 4EcuadorOften mistaken for Peru58% right
- 5BoliviaOften mistaken for Colombia62% right
- 6UruguayOften mistaken for Paraguay63% right
- 7VenezuelaOften mistaken for Colombia66% right
- 8PeruOften mistaken for Chile67% right
How to Use These Maps
- Study: print the blank map and label it from memory, then check it against the map with names.
- Flags: the flag map fills every country with its own flag, so flags and places stick together. It also makes a bright poster.
Ready to Test Yourself?
Once you've studied the map, take the click-the-map quiz.
Countries on the Map of South America
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the printable map of South America free?+
Yes. Every version of the map of South America, with all 12 countries, is free to print or download, with no sign-up and no watermark beyond a small credit line.
Which versions can I print?+
Three: a blank outline map to fill in, a map with every name, and a flag map where every country is filled with its own flag and named. Small countries with no room for a label are numbered and listed in a key under the map.
Can I download the map of South America as an image?+
Yes. Choose a style, then Download: PNG or JPEG for an image, or SVG for a file of South America that stays sharp at any size, from a worksheet to a wall poster.
How do I save the map as a PDF?+
Choose a style, click "Print / Save as PDF", and in the print dialog pick "Save as PDF" as the destination.
Can I use the map of South America in the classroom?+
Yes. Print as many blank copies as your class needs: students label the countries from memory and check their work against the map with names. The maps are free for personal and classroom use.