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The Amazon was initially known by Europeans as the Marañón.
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The Amazon River in South America is the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world, and the second-longest or longest river system in the world, a title which is disputed with the Nile.
From the “Etymology” section
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Geological studies suggest that for millions of years, the Amazon River flowed in the opposite direction – from east to west.
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The Amazon River in South America is the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world, and the second-longest or longest river system in the world, a title which is disputed with the Nile.
From the “History” section
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The Amazon basin, the largest in the world, covers about 40% of South America.
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The Amazon River in South America is the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world, and the second-longest or longest river system in the world, a title which is disputed with the Nile.
From the “Watershed” section
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Every year, the Amazon River rises more than 9 m (30 ft), flooding the surrounding forests.
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The Amazon River in South America is the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world, and the second-longest or longest river system in the world, a title which is disputed with the Nile.
From the “Watershed” section
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Photo: European Space Agency · CC BY-SA 3.0 igo
The Amazon is responsible for about 20% of the Earth's fresh water entering the ocean.
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The Amazon River in South America is the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world, and the second-longest or longest river system in the world, a title which is disputed with the Nile.
From the “Watershed” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: European Space Agency · CC BY-SA 3.0 igo