Grassy plains are large, flat areas of land that are covered in grasses and other low-lying vegetation. PAMPAS is a term used to describe the vast grassy plains of South America, which are found in Argentina, Uruguay, and parts of Brazil. Llanos is the Spanish word for grassy plains, and is used to refer to the vast grassy plains of northern South America, which are found in Venezuela, Colombia, and parts of Brazil. SAVANNAS are tropical grasslands found in Africa, India, Australia, and South America. They are characterized by their tall grasses and scattered trees.