Amazon River (Rio Amazonas)

The Amazon River, known as Rio Amazonas in Portuguese, is the world's largest river by discharge volume, flowing through South America. It stretches approximately 4,345 miles (7,062 kilometers), primarily in Brazil, but also in Peru and several other countries. The river is famous for its vast rainforest ecosystem, home to an incredible diversity of wildlife and indigenous cultures. Its basin plays a crucial role in regulating the global climate and is vital for research on biodiversity. The Amazon also serves as an important waterway for transportation and is central to the livelihoods of millions of people.