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+ | |residents=* [[Valentina Vázquez]] |
| + | * [[William Weasley's Brazilian pen-friend]] |
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+ | |affiliation=* [[Argentinian Council of Magic]] |
| + | * [[Brazilian Ministry of Magic]] |
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}}'''South America''' is a continent in the western hemisphere. The known wizarding nations that comprise it are [[Argentina]], [[Brazil]] and [[Peru]]. |
}}'''South America''' is a continent in the western hemisphere. The known wizarding nations that comprise it are [[Argentina]], [[Brazil]] and [[Peru]]. |
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== Magical community == |
== Magical community == |
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| − | The Brazilian municipalities of [[Caxambu]], [[Manaus]] and [[Teresina]] along with the Peruvian town of [[Tarapoto]] are the known locations that house the South American |
+ | The Brazilian municipalities of [[Caxambu]], [[Manaus]] and [[Teresina]] along with the Peruvian town of [[Tarapoto]] are the known locations that house the South American wizarding community. |
| − | Although mostly uninhabited, the [[Patagonian Desert]] has received a large amount of people from the international wizarding community, due to the [[2014 Quidditch World Cup]] |
+ | Although mostly uninhabited, the [[Patagonian Desert]] has received a large amount of people from the international [[Wizarding world|wizarding community]] in 2014, due to the [[2014 Quidditch World Cup|427th Quidditch World Cup]] has been based there. |
== Magical government == |
== Magical government == |
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* The [[Brazilian National Quidditch team]] has won five [[Quidditch World Cup]]s and was the runner-up in the [[2014 Quidditch World Cup]]. |
* The [[Brazilian National Quidditch team]] has won five [[Quidditch World Cup]]s and was the runner-up in the [[2014 Quidditch World Cup]]. |
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* The [[Argentinian National Quidditch team]] has reached the quarter-finals of the Quidditch World Cup at least once in the 20th century. |
* The [[Argentinian National Quidditch team]] has reached the quarter-finals of the Quidditch World Cup at least once in the 20th century. |
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| + | * [[Quodpot]], a variant of [[Quidditch]], is immensely popular in [[North America|North]] and South America. |
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== Magical creatures == |
== Magical creatures == |
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* [[Dugbog]] |
* [[Dugbog]] |
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* [[Fire Slug]] |
* [[Fire Slug]] |
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| + | * [[Peruvian Salamander]] |
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* [[Peruvian Vipertooth]] |
* [[Peruvian Vipertooth]] |
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== Magical history == |
== Magical history == |
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*In [[1993]], the yearly [[International Warlock Convention]] was held in Brazil. |
*In [[1993]], the yearly [[International Warlock Convention]] was held in Brazil. |
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| + | *In [[Between 2010 and 2017|2014]], the 427th Quidditch World Cup was based in the Patagonian Desert, Argentina. |
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| − | *The [[Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder]] was invented by the wizarding community in Peru. Also the [[Caxambu Style Borborygmus Potion]] was developed |
+ | *The [[Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder]] was invented by the wizarding community in Peru. Also the [[Caxambu Style Borborygmus Potion]] was developed in Caxambu, Brazil. |
*The [[Dragon Pox]] is a potentially fatal disease related to the Peruvian Vipertooth. It was possibly originated in South America. |
*The [[Dragon Pox]] is a potentially fatal disease related to the Peruvian Vipertooth. It was possibly originated in South America. |
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Revision as of 01:12, 31 August 2015
South America is a continent in the western hemisphere. The known wizarding nations that comprise it are Argentina, Brazil and Peru.
Magical community
The Brazilian municipalities of Caxambu, Manaus and Teresina along with the Peruvian town of Tarapoto are the known locations that house the South American wizarding community.
Although mostly uninhabited, the Patagonian Desert has received a large amount of people from the international wizarding community in 2014, due to the 427th Quidditch World Cup has been based there.
Magical government
The known magical governing bodies in the continent are the Argentinian Council of Magic, with the witch Valentina Vázquez as its President in 2014, and the Brazilian Ministry of Magic.
Magical education
The only known wizarding school in South America is the Brazilian one. It is not known if it attends students from neighbour wizarding nations.
Magical games and sports
- The Peruvian National Quidditch team is considered to be the best team from South America. Also the Tarapoto Tree-Skimmers are the most famous Peruvian team.
- The Brazilian National Quidditch team has won five Quidditch World Cups and was the runner-up in the 2014 Quidditch World Cup.
- The Argentinian National Quidditch team has reached the quarter-finals of the Quidditch World Cup at least once in the 20th century.
- Quodpot, a variant of Quidditch, is immensely popular in North and South America.
Magical creatures
Magical history
- In 1993, the yearly International Warlock Convention was held in Brazil.
- In 2014, the 427th Quidditch World Cup was based in the Patagonian Desert, Argentina.
- The Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder was invented by the wizarding community in Peru. Also the Caxambu Style Borborygmus Potion was developed in Caxambu, Brazil.
- The Dragon Pox is a potentially fatal disease related to the Peruvian Vipertooth. It was possibly originated in South America.