Asked by Reed

How many countries are on the continent of South America? My answer is 12 BUT my classmate said it is thirteen. I am pretty sure I am the one that is right. Can you help?
Answered by answer
12, I think.
Answered by Ms. Sue
South America has 13 political units.

http://geography.about.com/library/maps/blrsouthamerica.htm

However, French Guiana is not an independent country, but an overseas part of France. Is it a country?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Guiana

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