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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, 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.
Map showing the mouth of the Amazon River in the Atlantic Ocean, Brazil. The mouth of the Amazon is measured from Cabo do Norte to Punto Patijoca in northern Brazil, a distance measuring 325 km. This distance is inclusive of the ocean outlet and front of Marajó Island.
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.
Explore Amazon Rainforest in Google Earth.
Where Does the Amazon River Begin? Five different tributaries have been designated as the source of the Amazon River through the centuries. A new study argues for yet another.
The Amazon basin is the largest drainage basin in the world, more than twice as large as that of the Congo River in Africa. Approximately one-fifth of all freshwater runoff on Earth passes through this watershed.