South America which had big dependence on the educated Europe in the past, and after and from the USA, in connection with Monroe doctrine, is a perspective pole of growth for the whole world today. Development of the countries of the continent led to the fact that already now some countries of South America have the modern cities megalopolises which are one of the world's largest.
The biggest city on population on all South American continent – São Paulo. The city is located in Brazil. The population is 11.25 million people. This megalopolis is among 15 largest settlements of the world. São Paulo is the capital of the state of the same name and the business center of all continent.
The capital of Peru cedes São Paulo on the citizens living in it. However this city with the population in 8.5 million people is the second most populated in all South America. In the past the city was the capital of the Spanish lands on the continent. Lima is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean.
One more capital of the state of South America is worthy to enter the list of the largest cities of the continent. It is about the Colombian capital of Bogota which is thirds on number. The population of this megalopolis makes 7.6 million people. The city is located on the western slope of East Cordilleras.
One of the most known cities of Brazil – Rio de Janeiro. He takes the fourth position with the population of 6.3 million people. The city is well-known for the cultural and historical heritage, world-famous beaches well-known for sports constructions (Maracanã football stadium), majestic cult constructions.
The Chilean capital of Santiago occupies the fifth meta among the cities of South America with the biggest population. 5.3 million inhabitants live in the city. Santiago is located at the foot of the Andes and is on population density one of the most densely populated on all the South American continent.