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The Amazon River ( Portuguese Rio Amazonas; Spanish Río Amazonas) of South America is the largest river in the world by volume, with a total river flow greater than the next top ten largest rivers flowing into the ocean combined. The Amazon, which has the largest drainage basin in the world, accounts for approximately one fifth of the world's total river flow. Because of its vast dimensions, it is sometimes called The River Sea. At no point is the Amazon crossed by bridges. [1] This is only partly because of its huge dimensions—for most of its length the Amazon is not so wide that a modern bridge could not span it—but also because, for most of its length, the river flows through tropical rainforest, where there are few roads and even fewer cities. While the Amazon is clearly the largest river in the world by most measures, the majority of the geographic community today regards the Amazon as the second longest river, just slightly shorter than the Nile. However the discovery of a new tributary of the Amazon now leads some scientists to consider the Amazon as the longest river in the world.[2] The Amazon basin, the largest drainage basin in the world, covers an area of some 6,915,000&_160;square kilometres&_160;(2,670,000&_160;sq&_160;mi), or some 40 percent of South America. It gathers its waters from 5 degrees north latitude to 20 degrees south latitude. Its most remote sources are found on the inter-Andean plateau, just a short distance from the Pacific Ocean. The area covered by the water of the River and its tributaries more than triples over the course of a year. In an average dry season 110,000&_160;square kilometres&_160;(42,000&_160;sq&_160;mi) of land are water-covered, while in the wet season the flooded area of the Amazon Basin rises to 350,000&_160;square kilometres&_160;(135,000&_160;sq&_160;mi).[citation needed] At its widest point the Amazon River can be 11&_160;kilometres&_160;(7&_160;mi) wide during the dry season, but during the rainy season when the Amazon floods the surrounding plains it can be up to 45&_160;kilometres&_160;(28&_160;mi) wide.
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1. Important Tips in Finding Cheap International Airline Tickets
September 10, 2008
Wouldn’t it be nice to travel all over the world? How would you like to see the great pyramids in Egypt and even get the chance to explore pharaoh tombs? Don’t you just want to see the lushness of the Amazon River and get in touch with nature? Have you ever traveled along the Great Wall and let yourself in on a first-hand experience of the culturally-rich Chinese lifestyle? Yes, traveling is one of the best perks in life. Nothing beats a vacation which involves international travel. But of course, we all know how international flights can be too expensive and painful on the pocket. Even ... (read more)
Author: Josh Callagher
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2. Some facts about Brazil
August 12, 2008
Brazil covers nearly half of South America and is the continent's largest nation. It extends 2,965 mi (4,772 km) north-south, 2,691 mi (4,331 km) east-west, and borders every nation on the continent except Chile and Ecuador. Brazil may be divided into the Brazilian Highlands, or plateau, in the south and the Amazon River Basin in the north. Over a third of Brazil is drained by the Amazon and its more than 200 tributaries. The Amazon is navigable for ocean steamers to Iquitos, Peru, 2,300 mi (3,700 km) upstream. Southern Brazil is drained by the Plata system—the Paraguay, Uruguay, and Paraná ri... (read more)
Author: Sammy Sinner
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3. Important Tips in Finding Cheap International Airline Tickets
July 31, 2008
Wouldn’t it be nice to travel all over the world? How would you like to see the great pyramids in Egypt and even get the chance to explore pharaoh tombs? Don’t you just want to see the lushness of the Amazon River and get in touch with nature? Have you ever traveled along the Great Wall and let yourself in on a first-hand experience of the culturally-rich Chinese lifestyle?
Yes, traveling is one of the best perks in life. Nothing beats a vacation which involves international travel. But of course, we all know how international flights can be too expensive and painful on the pocket. Even ... (read more)
Author: Pete Miguel
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4. A Guide to Discus Fish
May 12, 2008
Discus fish are exotic fish that are a joy to keep in an aquarium. They are freshwater fish from the cichlidae family and the genus is Symphysodon. They are often called tropical fish because they come originally from the rain forest in South America and they make their home in the Amazon River. There are many discus breeders in the United States and the discus fish is a preference of many aquarists. Discus fish are often referred to as the rainbow of the rainforest because of the variety of coloring. You will find that discus fish are usually a base color with secondary color in st... (read more)
Author: Sue Kennedy
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5. The Açaí Superfruit - Is It For You?
February 15, 2008
One of the latest Superfruits receiving publicity is Açaí juice. Pronounced "asa i," Açaí is a palm tree flourishes in the lush rainforests that are fed by the mighty Amazon River. The combination of nutrient rich soil and tropical climate guarantee nearly perfect conditions for these plants to thrive. For centuries, the legendary berry and its juice have been revered by the indigenous people of Brazil's Northern Amazon region as an antidote for numerous ailments, but how does it hold up against modern science? In numerous tests, the long-claimed benefits of Açaí juice h... (read more)
Author: Tom Garcin
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6. Interview with Shipibo Shaman Enrique Lopez - Part 1
December 24, 2007
An interview with Shipibo Shaman Enrique Lopez. Interviewed at Mishana, Amazon Rainforest, Peru, November 2007, by Peter Cloudsley and Howard G Charing.
I was born in a Shipibo community called Roaboya which is on the River Ucayali about 10 hours downstream from Pucallpa. Roaboya means the place where the Koto monkey lives. In Shipibo this kind of monkey is call Ro, but Mestizos tend to lengthen words, so they called the place Roaboya. The first Mestizos to arrive in the area were loggers – Boya (Buoys in English) refer to the logs which they floated down to their saw mills.
Actuall... (read more)
Author: Howard G Charing
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7. Gems for Your Every Mood
November 21, 2007
The powers of natural stones are unlimited. We see beautiful gem stone necklaces all the time. Sometimes it's beauty entraps us and there is no other thought but, what about it's natural healing and mystical powers? Where is it's name derived from? Is there really a benefit from wearing pure natural stones? A beautiful gem stone necklace can do more than just compliment your wardrobe. Here just a few interesting stones and their unique properties. Amonzonite Name's Origin: It's name is derived from the Amazon River but, no deposits have been found there. Color: Amazonite varies in col... (read more)
Author: Kali Simba
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8. Advice on Buying Brazil Property
August 06, 2007
Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world with many diverse attractions from its famed rain forest, the Amazon River, 1300 meter plus mountain peeks, and a coastline that stretches for 4500 miles and with Rio de Janeiro it incorporates one of the world's most famous cities renowned for its famed carnival. Most Europeans will tend to purchase their property within the southern coastal areas but the whole of Brazil is open to property purchase by foreign nationals as there are now no restrictions on foreign nationals purchasing property in Brazil. To start the property purchase pro... (read more)
Author: John Everitt
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9. Bird Watching Prospects in the Amazon Rainforest
July 12, 2006
Once you catch bird watching fever, the completion of your life list will become a dream. In that dream, there is little doubt that you will see the famous Amazon Rainforest.
Bird Watching Prospects in the Amazon Rainforest
Encompassing about 1,500 species in the land where the world's second longest river flows, the Amazon Rainforest is a unique birding habitat . This region of South America from the Peruvian Andes to the South Atlantic in Brazil is known as Amazonia.
The Amazon River and shoreline is a major destination for bird watchers with 4,000 miles of shoreline. It is es... (read more)
Author: Rick Chapo
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