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South America has 5.33% of the world’s population, ranking 5th out of all 7 regions. It contributes 3.84% to the world’s GDP. There are 12 countries in South America, with notable ones such as Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina.

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In terms of Literacy Rate (%) , South America ranks 2nd out of the 7 regions. This indicates that, on average, the region has better educational infrastructure than other regions.

South America ranks 6th in Internet Users , compared to the other six regions. This implies that there are lesser people with access to the internet when compared to other regions.

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Literacy Rate (%)
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Internet Users

South America ranks at highest in Sugarcane prod. out of all the 7 regions. This indicates more fertile land suitable for producing high quantities of sugarcane compared to other regions.

South America ranks 6th in GDP Per Capita (USD) , compared to the other six regions. This implies that on average there is weaker individual economic output, lower income levels, and lower living standards across this region.

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Sugarcane prod.
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GDP Per Capita (USD)

Out of the seven regions, South America has the highest rank in Soyabean prod. . This reflects fertile land conducive to large-scale soyabean cultivation.

Across the seven geographical regions, South America ranks 6th in Military Budget (in Billion $) . This underscores the region's lower prioritization of defense spending and military modernization compared to others.

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Soyabean prod.
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Military Budget (in Billion $)