Amazon | Earth's Lungs & The Hidden Secrets of Nature

The Amazon Rainforest – A Comprehensive Overview

Introduction

The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the “Lungs of the Earth,” is the world’s largest and most biodiverse tropical rainforest. Spanning over 5.5 million square kilometers (approx. 2.1 million square miles), it plays a vital role in regulating the global climate, carbon dioxide levels, and sustaining ecological balance. It’s a living mosaic of rivers, forests, wetlands, and indigenous communities that have existed for millennia.