While debate as to whether the Amazon or the Nile is the world's longest river has gone on for many years, the historic consensus of geographic authorities has been to regard the Amazon …

Dec 8, 2025 · The Amazon River is located in the northern portion of South America, flowing from west to east. The river system originates in the Andes Mountains of Peru and travels through …

The Amazon River of South America is the world's largest river and the lifeblood of the world's largest ecosystem, spanning two-fifths of an entire continent. It is home to a huge variety of …

Apr 13, 2021 · Running about 6,400 km from the headwaters of the Apurímac river system, the Amazon is the world’s mightiest river in terms of its volume and extensive drainage into the …

Amazon River, the world's largest river. The Amazon is 3,900 miles long (exceeded only by the Nile), discharges an average 7 million cubic feet per second, and drains more than 2.5 million …

Jul 3, 2024 · In addition to the Amazon River's role as a global freshwater powerhouse, its geologic past, unique wildlife, and impact on human history make this river one of the most …

Jul 24, 2025 · The Amazon River, a winding network of waterways spanning the South American continent, stands as a remarkable natural wonder. It holds the title as the world’s largest river …

Amazon River Basin (The southern Guianas, not marked on this map, are a part of the basin.) The mouth of the Amazon River The Amazon basin is the part of South America drained by …

May 23, 2025 · Starting in the Andes Mountains of Peru, the Amazon River flows eastward over 6,400 kilometers before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The basin's topography is mainly …

Nov 23, 2025 · The mother river, the Marañón above Iquitos, rises in the central Peruvian Andes at an elevation of 15,870 feet (4,840 metres) in a small lake in the Cordillera Huayhuash …