South America

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Around 275 million years ago, the region that is now Brazil was part of Gondwana, a vast supercontinent that included South America, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

“Rather than chase them out of the state and import oil from the Middle East or South America — we should be asking our companies here in the state to go greener.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

He told AFP that VW was eying other Asian countries and South America as places that might be receptive to its China-developed offerings.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

The contestant, who does quizzing as a hobby, is planning on buying a new house with his prize money and also hopes to travel, including trips to New Zealand and South America.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

The tip of South America was more than 2,000 miles away, and there was no way of reaching it on foot.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong