The Amazon Rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world, covering an area of approximately 2.1 million square miles (5.5 million square kilometers)
It spans nine countries in South America, including Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.
Biodiversity
The Amazon Rainforest is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, home to an estimated 10% of the world's known species
It contains a vast array of plant and animal life, including over 40,000 plant species
2.5 million insect species, and countless species of mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles
Medicinal Plants
The Amazon Rainforest is known for its rich biodiversity of medicinal plants, many of which have been used for centuries by indigenous peoples to treat various ailments and diseases
Scientists continue to study the rainforest's plant species for their potential pharmaceutical properties, leading to the discovery of new drugs and treatments.