According to the source, data represents the sum of all land and water areas delimited by international boundaries and/or coastlines. Countries for which there is no information are not included.
The release date given is the date of access.
The statistic shows the largest countries in South America, based on land area. Brazil is the largest country by far, with a total area of over 8.5 million square kilometers, followed by Argentina, with almost 2.8 million square kilometers.
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CIA. (April 5, 2019). Largest countries in South America, by total area (in square kilometers) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 14, 2026, from /statistics/992398/largest-countries-area-south-america/
CIA. "Largest countries in South America, by total area (in square kilometers)." Chart. April 5, 2019. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 14, 2026. /statistics/992398/largest-countries-area-south-america/
CIA. (2019). Largest countries in South America, by total area (in square kilometers). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 14, 2026. /statistics/992398/largest-countries-area-south-america/
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