Contains maps and information on the continent of South America as well as the individual countries.

"Article on flora and fauna: Avraham Arbel; computer generated cartography & shaded relief: Pinchas Yoeli; cartographic editor: Sarah Postavsky; text editor: Barbara Ball; annotated bibliography: Linda S. Vertrees; designed and produced by Carta, Jerusalem"--Title page verso. Includes indexes and glossary.

The continent -- The countries.