Southern Cone facts for kids
The Southern Cone (called Cono Sur in Spanish and Cone Sul in Portuguese) is a special area in the southernmost part of South America. It's located below the Tropic of Capricorn, which is an imaginary line around the Earth.
This region usually includes all of Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay. It also covers the southern states of Brazil. Sometimes, even parts of São Paulo state in Brazil are included. These places are grouped together because they share many things. They are close to each other, have lots of factories and cities, and their economies are strong.
In some rare cases, for geographical reasons, Paraguay and southern Bolivia might be mentioned. However, these two countries are quite different from the others in terms of how people live, their industries, and their cultures.
Major Cities in the Southern Cone
This section lists some of the biggest and most important cities in the Southern Cone region. These cities are major centers for people, businesses, and culture.
| City | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo |  Brazil |
10,927,985 |
| Santiago |  Chile |
5,428,590 |
| Buenos Aires |  Argentina |
2,995,397 |
| Curitiba | Brazil |
1,828,092 |
| Montevideo |  Uruguay |
1,668,335 |
Related Pages
Images for kids
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A map showing the different groups of people in the Southern Cone.
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A map showing the different climate zones in Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands.
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A map showing the climate zones of South Brazil and São Paulo.
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This map compares the Southern Cone's location to similar areas in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Mate is a popular traditional drink in the Southern Cone.
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The Churches of Chiloé are historic landmarks in the Southern Cone.
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A map showing how many people live in each square kilometer across the Southern Cone.
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Satellite images of the Southern Cone, showing changes month by month.
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Aconcagua in Argentina is almost 7,000 meters high, making it the tallest mountain outside the Himalayas.
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Unique landforms in the Monte Desert at Ischigualasto, Argentina.
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Snow in the winter in the mountains of Santa Catarina, southern Brazil.
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Snow in the winter in Curarrehue, Chile.
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Jacaranda trees blooming in Buenos Aires, Argentina during spring.
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See also
In Spanish: Cono Sur para niños
