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South America ranks fourth in area (after Asia, Africa, and North America) and fifth in population (after Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America). Brazil<span> is by far the most populous South American country, with more than half of the continent's population, followed by Colombia, </span>Argentina<span>, Venezuela and </span>Peru<span>.
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The main reason why <span>southern farmers opposed Hamilton's plan for the country was because they believed it would put too much financial power in the hands of the federal government, as opposed to states and individuals. </span>