What are the borders of South America?

What are the borders of South America?

South America is bounded by the Caribbean Sea to the northwest and north, the Atlantic Ocean to the northeast, east, and southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. In the northwest it is joined to North America by the Isthmus of Panama, a land bridge narrowing to about 50 miles (80 km) at one point.

What are 3 South American countries that border the Caribbean Sea?

The South American nations that border the Caribbean Sea – including Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana – are also known as Caribbean South America.

Which is closer to South America Trinidad or Tobago?

Trinidad is located in closer proximity to the continent of South America, whereas Tobago is a bit deeper into the depths of the North Atlantic Ocean. The Caribbean Sea can be found to the west of Trinidad and Tobago, and the Gulf of Paria lies along the western coast of Trinidad, too.

Where is Trinidad and Tobago located in the Caribbean?

It is located in the far south-east of the Caribbean region, with the island of Trinidad being just 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) off the coast of Venezuela in mainland South America across the Columbus Channel. The islands are a physiographical extension of South America.

Which is the sovereign state of Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jump to navigation Jump to search. Country in the Caribbean. For the islands of the sovereign state, see Trinidad and Tobago. For other uses, see Trinidad (disambiguation) and Tobago (disambiguation). Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Flag.

Are there any South American people in Trinidad?

The only people in Trinidad that can be described as south Americans are the handful of Amerindians on the island. Everybody else in Trinidad are ex-slaves or indentured labourers transported there by the British. English is the language of Trinidad not Spanish or Portuguese.