Amazon rainforest

The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world, covering much of the Amazon basin in South America, mostly within Brazil.

Biodiversity

It is home to an enormous variety of plants, animals and insects, including many species found nowhere else. It is often called the "lungs of the Earth" for the oxygen its vegetation produces.

Importance

The forest plays a major role in regulating the global climate and storing carbon. Deforestation for farming and logging is a serious environmental concern.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Amazon rainforest?

Mainly in Brazil, within the Amazon basin of South America.

Why is the Amazon rainforest important?

It holds vast biodiversity and helps regulate the global climate.