The Amazon River is considered one of the most important rivers in the world. It carries about 20% of all the freshwater that is goes to the sea.
The Amazon River is one of the longest rivers in the world. The only river longer than the Amazon is the Nile River. The Amazon River is so wide and deep that navigating ocean ships can go two-thirds of the entire Amazon River. In fact, just the opening of the river is 202 miles long.
The River is the home of many animals such as the Catfish. Did you know that scientists have found a bull shark 2,300 miles in, living in the fresh waters?
The Catarata Gocta Falls are one of the biggest falls in the Amazon, at the height of 771 meters. It was discovered in 2005.
The Amazon Rainforest is mainly located upon an extremely flat and nearly sea-level part of South America, called the Amazon Basin.
The only things that really go above and beyond in regards of height in the Amazon are the massive, ancient trees. One of the tallest species of trees, the Kapok, can reach up to 200 feet in height.