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Amazonia

Amazonia, often referred to as the Amazon Rainforest, is a vast tropical rainforest covering parts of nine countries in South America, primarily Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. It is the largest rainforest on Earth, known for its incredible biodiversity, housing millions of species of plants, animals, and insects. The Amazon River, one of the longest rivers in the world, flows through this region. Amazonia plays a crucial role in regulating the global climate by absorbing carbon dioxide, producing oxygen, and maintaining weather patterns. It faces significant threats from deforestation, mining, and agriculture, which endanger its ecosystem and the communities living there.