There are no bridges over the Amazon River, despite it being the world’s widest river.
Huge parts of the Amazon are so remote, they still have not been properly studied by scientists.
The Spanish conquistador, Francisco de Orellana, gave the river its name. As the story goes, he called it the Amazon after encountering female warriors along the river who reminded him of the Amazon women of Greek mythology.
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Millions of insect species call the Amazon their home.
The Amazon is home to many Indigenous Peoples who choose to remain in voluntary isolation from the outside world. Their lands are protected under international law.
Archaeologists are still uncovering ancient cities in the Amazon.
The Amazon Rainforest is roughly twice the size of India.
The trees in the Amazon are so dense, scientists believe it takes rain up to 10 minutes to reach the floor.
Dozens of “new” species of animals or plants are discovered in the Amazon every year.