Flags of South America

Explore South America’s flags, vivid emblems of indigenous roots and vibrant spirit.

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About South America

Learn about the continent and its flags

Geography & Overview

South America is a continent primarily in the Southern and Western Hemispheres, bordered by the Pacific Ocean (west), the Atlantic Ocean (east), the Caribbean Sea (north), and North America via the Isthmus of Panama (northwest). Spanning approximately 17,840,000 km², it features diverse landscapes, from the Amazon Rainforest to the Andes Mountains, and includes major economies like Brazil and Argentina.

17.84M km² Area
~440M Population (2025 est.)
12 Sovereign Countries

South American Regions

This page contains all the flags of countries and territories in South America, divided across 3 major regions. Note: Regions are based on common geographical and cultural classifications.

Northern South America

5 countries (e.g., Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana)

Andean Region

5 countries (e.g., Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador)

Southern Cone

4 countries and territories (e.g., Argentina, Chile, Falkland Islands)

Special Cases & Dependencies

South America includes dependent territories and special cases:

  • UK dependencies: Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

In total, this page contains information about 14 flags of South American countries and territories, including 12 sovereign countries and 2 dependencies.

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