The Amazon rainforest, also known as the Amazon jungle, is a tropical rainforest located in South America. It is the largest rainforest in the world, covering an area of approximately 6.7 million square kilometers (2.7 million square miles). The Amazon rainforest is located in the countries of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. It is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. The Amazon rainforest is an important part of the global ecosystem, and it plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth’s climate.
