The video explores the idea of a unified South America, where all 12 countries in the region come together to form a single country. The creator notes that this is highly unlikely, but for the sake of curiosity, they delve into what such a country would look like.
The unified South America would be the largest country in the world, covering 17 million square kilometers, with a population of 422 million people, making it the third most populous country. The economy would be the fourth largest in the world, with a nominal GDP of $3.940 trillion.
The creator proposes that the capital would be Quito, Ecuador, and that the country would have 15 official languages, with Portuguese and Spanish being the most widely spoken. The country would also have a diverse geography, with the Amazon forest, Andes mountain range, and Patagonia, among others.
However, the creator also notes that the country would face significant challenges, including poverty, with 11% of the population living on less than $2 a day, and high levels of violence and crime. The country would also have a closed economy, with a strong emphasis on protecting local industries and companies.
The creator also touches on the idea of a unified army, which would be stronger than the individual armies of the countries that make up the region. However, the country would likely sign a treaty prohibiting the production of nuclear weapons.
The video concludes by noting that the idea of a unified South America is unlikely, but that it is an interesting thought experiment that can help us understand the complexities and challenges of the region.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. South America is made up of 12 independent countries.
2. French Guiana is part of France, and some islands in the region belong to other countries, such as the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) which belong to the United Kingdom.
3. The Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) has the objective of creating a single parliament, a single currency, and a central bank for the community.
4. If South America were to become a single country, it would be the largest country in the world, covering about 12% of the Earth's surface.
5. The country would have an estimated population of 422 million people, making it the third most populous country in the world.
6. The country's economy would be the fourth largest in the world, with a nominal GDP of $3.940 trillion.
7. The country would have 15 official languages, with Portuguese being the most spoken, followed by Spanish.
8. The country would have a diverse geography, including the Amazon forest, the Andes mountain range, Patagonia, and the Atacama desert.
9. The country would have significant natural resources, including oil reserves, and would be a major agricultural producer.
10. The country would have a high level of poverty, with around 11% of the population living on less than $2 a day.
11. The country would have a significant problem with crime and violence, including drug trafficking and organized crime.
12. The country's government would likely be a federation, with a president and a parliament.
13. The country's military would be unified, but would not be as strong as some other war powers.
14. The country would have a nuclear-free treaty, but would have the option to develop nuclear weapons.
15. Separatist movements could emerge in different regions of the country, potentially leading to conflict.