What South American country is highlighted? Most of the country is located at an extremely high elevation, and there are many of the world's greatest archaeological sites are located here, such as Machu Picchu and the Nazca lines.

What country is highlighted? It is completely land-locked (meaning it has no access to the coast), and was named after Simon Bolivar, a major figure in the movement for independence of South American colonies from Spain.

What country is highlighted? The equator runs through the middle of the country (in fact it is named after the equator) and it owns the Galapagos Islands.

What country is highlighted? This country contains the "Devil's Lagoon" and the Atacama Desert, the driest place on earth, which has recorded a 40 year period of NO rain whatsoever. 

What country is highlighted? Montevideo is the capitol, and has the world's longest Carneval (similar to Mardi Gras) celebration.

What country is highlighted in red? This nation is currently experiencing food shortages and has an oppressive government. It is also home to the largest waterfall in the world, Angel Falls.

What country is highlighted? It borders the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans, & 95 percent of the world's emeralds are mined here.

What mountain range is highlighted? Some peaks average over 20,000 feet- it is a very unforgiving environment.

What river is shown on the map? This is the largest river system in the world, with thousands of tributaries. Its headwaters (source) are located in the Andes mountains of Peru.