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Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion. French Guiana also has a large number of Protestants. Guyana and Suriname are exceptions, with three major religions: Christianity in general, Hinduism, and Islam. Portuguese and Spanish are the primary languages of the continent. The majority of South Americans (51%) speak Portuguese. However, most South American countries are Spanish-speaking, and nearly all of the continent's lusophones reside in Brazil. Among other languages used by many South Americans are: Aymará in Boliv ...

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South America: Encyclopedia II - South America - Culture

South America - Culture

Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion. French Guiana also has a large number of Protestants. Guyana and Suriname are exceptions, with three major religions: Christianity in general, Hinduism, and Islam.

Portuguese and Spanish are the primary languages of the continent. The majority of South Americans (51%) speak Portuguese. However, most South American countries are Spanish-speaking, and nearly all of the continent's lusophones reside in Brazil. Among other languages used by many South Americans are:

Aymará in Bolivia and Peru.
Quechua in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Guaraní in Paraguay.
English in Guyana.
Hindi in Guyana and Suriname.
Dutch and Indonesian in Suriname.
Italian and German in certain pockets across southern South America.
Japanese in Brazil

South American nations have a rich variety of music. Some of the most famous genres include samba from Brazil, tango from Argentina and cumbia from Colombia.

Because of South America's ethnic mix, South American cuisine takes on African, American Indian, and European influences. Bahia, Brazil, is especially well-known for its West African-influenced cuisine.

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