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Explanation: Aconcagua in Argentina, at 6,961 meters, is the highest mountain in the Americas and the highest peak outside Asia.

Explanation: Mexico City (Ciudad de Mexico) is the capital and largest city of Mexico. It is one of the largest cities in the world by population and is built on the ancient Aztec city of Tenochtitlan.

Explanation: The United States has 50 states. The 48 contiguous states are on the mainland, plus Alaska (northwest of Canada) and Hawaii (Pacific Ocean), admitted in 1959.

Explanation: The Amazon River is the longest river in South America (approximately 6,400 km) and also has the greatest water discharge of any river in the world.

Explanation: Brasilia is the capital of Brazil. It was purpose-built and inaugurated in 1960, replacing Rio de Janeiro. Sao Paulo is the largest city.