Amazon River | Facts, History, Location, Length, Animals, & Map
WEB2 days ago · Amazon River, the greatest river of South America and the largest drainage system in the world in terms of the volume of its flow and the area of its basin. The total length of the river is at least 4,000 miles (6,400 km), which makes it …
Amazon River - Wikipedia
WEBThe Amazon River (UK: / ˈ æ m ə z ən /, US: / ˈ æ m ə z ɒ n /; Spanish: Río Amazonas, Portuguese: Rio Amazonas) in South America is the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world, and the longest or second-longest river system in the world, a title which is disputed with the Nile.
Amazon River - WorldAtlas
WEBApr 13, 2021 · Running about 6,400 km from the headwaters of the Apurímac river system, the Amazon is the world’s mightiest river in terms of its volume and extensive drainage into the Atlantic Ocean. Its watershed spans the countries of Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, and Bolivia.
Where Does the Amazon River Begin? - National Geographic
WEBFeb 15, 2014 · Where Does the Amazon River Begin? Five different tributaries have been designated as the source of the Amazon River through the centuries. A new study argues for yet another.
12 Fascinating Facts About the Amazon River - Treehugger
WEBJul 3, 2024 · At about 4,000 miles long, the Amazon River is the second-longest river in the world. The Amazon's impressive length is exceeded by the 4,132 mile-long Nile River. Behind the Amazon, the...
Top 20 Places to Visit in the Amazon of Brazil - Inner Brazil
WEBEmbark on a luxurious Amazon River cruise to immerse yourself in the heart of the rainforest. From the comfort of your vessel, you can observe wildlife, visit local communities, and take in the breathtaking scenery.
Amazon basin | Description, Geography, Conservation, & Facts
WEBAug 26, 2024 · The Amazon basin covers an immense area that extends from the Andes Mountains in Peru to the northeastern coast of Brazil, where the river empties into the Atlantic Ocean. It includes parts of the countries of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Amazon River: physical features, history, and ecology
WEBAmazon River, Portuguese Rio Amazonas, River, northern South America. It is the largest river in the world in volume and in area of drainage basin; only the Nile River of eastern and northeastern Africa exceeds it in length.
The Amazon River | WWF
WEBThe Amazon River has its source high in the Peruvian Andes, at an elevation of 5,598 m. There, at a mere 192 km from the Pacific Ocean where it once flowed into, the Amazon River begins as a small tributary called the Carhuasanta.
Amazon River - New World Encyclopedia
WEBThe Amazon River of South America is the world's largest river and the lifeblood of the world's largest ecosystem, spanning two-fifths of an entire continent. It is home to a huge variety of animals and plants that dwell in its lush, evergreen environment.