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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.
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 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.
Five different tributaries have been designated as the source of the Amazon River through the centuries. A new study argues for yet another. The origin of the world's largest river—by...
The Amazon basin covers an immense area that extends from the Andes Mountains in Peru to the northeastern coast of Brazil, where the river empties into the Atlantic Ocean. It includes parts of the countries of Bolivia , Brazil, Colombia , Ecuador , Guyana , Peru, Suriname , and Venezuela .
The Amazon basin is exceptional. It spans at least 6 million square kilometers (2.3 million square miles), nearly twice the size of India. It is home to Earth’s largest rainforest, as well as the largest river for the volume of the flow and the size of the drainage basin.
Mapping the Mighty Amazon. The quest to map the Amazon River has transformed with the digital age. Mapping has gone from basic drawings to precise details thanks to GPS and satellite imagery. These tools have changed our view of the river’s long, winding path. They not only support academic studies but also help protect the environment.
This page shows the location of Amazon River, Brazil on a detailed satellite map. Choose from several map styles. From street and road map to high-resolution satellite imagery of Amazon River.