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This comprehensive Wikipedia excerpt provides an extensive overview of the continent of South America, detailing its fundamental identity, geography, and political structure, which encompasses twelve sovereign nations like Brazil and Argentina. The historical narrative spans from prehistory and the development of major pre-Columbian civilizations through European colonization, the Atlantic slave trade, and the eventual achievement of independence movements. The article then addresses the post-independence era marked by various regional wars and the cyclical appearance of military dictatorships, which eventually gave way to widespread democratic rule. Economically, the continent is rich in resources, relying heavily on extensive mining (copper, gold), significant agricultural exports (coffee, soy), and large-scale hydroelectric power generation. The overview concludes with demographics, noting the high degree of genetic admixture, the predominance of Spanish and Portuguese languages and the Christian religion, and a vibrant culture with a passionate focus on the sport of football.