Amazon

Amazon refers to a vast and diverse rainforest located in South America, primarily within Brazil, but also extending into Peru, Colombia, and other countries. It is known as the Amazon Rainforest and is the largest tropical rainforest in the world. The term "Amazon" also signifies the Amazon River, which is the second-longest river globally and hosts a significant portion of the rainforest's ecosystem. The region is renowned for its rich biodiversity, housing millions of species of flora and fauna, many of which are not found anywhere else on Earth. The Amazon plays a crucial role in regulating the global climate and is often referred to as the "lungs of the planet" due to its capacity to produce large amounts of oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide. Environmental concerns regarding deforestation and habitat loss have brought significant attention to the Amazon, highlighting its importance in global ecological health.