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Q · South AmericaMedium · 45s
Which among these is the largest country by area in South America?
TopicSouth America
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Brazil occupies ~47% of South America’s land area.
Final Answer: Option B - Brazil