The countries of the Americas
You learn the countries of the Americas by starting at Canada and working south.
How to find it again
- Find Canada, the biggest country, at the top.
- The United States is south of Canada, and Mexico is south-west of that.
- Central America is the narrow strip that joins the two continents.
- South America is the big triangle below it.
A worked example
Tap the United States.
- Start at Canada.
- Look south of Canada.
- That is the United States.
More examples
Tap Mexico.
- Start at Canada.
- Go via the United States.
- Look south-west of the United States.
- That is Mexico.
Tap Peru.
- Start at Canada.
- Keep going until you reach Panama, Colombia and Ecuador.
- Look south-east of Ecuador.
- That is Peru.
Tap Brazil.
- Start at Canada.
- Keep going until you reach Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
- Look east of Peru.
- That is Brazil.
Watch out
You tap Chile when Argentina is asked.
Chile is the long thin country on the west coast. Argentina is the big country on its east side.
Tips
- The United States is also called the USA or America.
- Brazil is the biggest country in South America.
Why it works
North America and South America are joined by a narrow strip called Central America. If you start at Canada and work south, you meet the countries in order. In South America, find the big countries first, then the small ones beside them.