- The Pampas are vast, fertile plains in South America that cover parts of Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.
- The name "pampas" comes from the Quechua word "pampa," meaning "plain."
- The Pampas is a region of tall grass plains that stretches for hundreds of miles.
- The grasses are typically between 1 and 2 meters tall, and they provide a home for a variety of animals, including cattle, sheep, horses, and deer.
- The Pampas is also home to a number of cities, including Buenos Aires, Argentina; Montevideo, Uruguay; and São Paulo, Brazil.
The Campos
- The Campos is a region of savanna grasslands that covers parts of Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia.
- The Campos is characterized by its tall grasses and scattered trees.
- The grasses are typically between 2 and 3 meters tall, and they provide a home for a variety of animals, including cattle, sheep, horses, and deer.
- The Campos is also home to a number of cities, including Brasília, Brazil; Asunción, Paraguay; and Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia.
The Llanos
- The Llanos is a region of tropical grasslands that covers parts of Venezuela and Colombia.
- The Llanos is characterized by its flat terrain and its many rivers.
- The grasses are typically between 1 and 2 meters tall, and they provide a home for a variety of animals, including cattle, sheep, horses, and deer.
- The Llanos is also home to a number of cities, including Caracas, Venezuela; Bogotá, Colombia; and Maracaibo, Venezuela.