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The 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 Map. Flowing majestically through South America's heartland, the Amazon River is the world's largest by volume, providing a rich ecosystem for countless species. This mighty river stretches over 4,000 miles, defining biodiversity and showcasing the immense beauty and fragileness of Earth's largest rainforest.
13 kwi 2021 · Learn about the Amazon River, the second-longest and largest river in South America, and its drainage basin, tributaries, and wildlife. See maps of the river's source, mouth, and tidal bore, and explore its history, development, and threats.
Explore Amazon Rainforest in Google Earth.
3 dni temu · 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 slightly shorter than the Nile River.
Río Amazonas) – rzeka Ameryki Południowej o największym średnim przepływie na Ziemi. Jej długość jest sprawą kontrowersyjną [1], najczęściej podawana jest wartość 6400 km [3], jednak według innych źródeł [4] jest to pierwsza rzeka na świecie pod względem długości (7040 km), o 390 km dłuższa od Nilu.
26 wrz 2019 · Explore the diversity and change of the Amazon basin with satellite images and maps. Learn how scientists use remote sensing to monitor the rainforest, savanna, and human activities in the region.
