2. location of amazon basin
Stretching some 1,725 miles (2,780
km) from north to south at its
widest point, the basin includes
the greater part of Brazil and Peru,
significant parts of Colombia,
Ecuador, and Bolivia, and a small
area of Venezuela; roughly two-
thirds of the Amazon’s main
stream and by far the largest
portion of its basin are within
Brazil.
3. Climate of amazon basin
The Amazon River basin has a low-water
season, and a wet season during which, the
rivers flood the adjacent, low-lying forests.
The climate of the basin is generally hot
and humid. ... The average annual
temperature is around 25-degree and 28
degree Celsius with no distinction between
summer and winter seasons.
4. As it rains heavily in this region, thick forests
grow (. The forests are in fact so thick
that the dense “roof” created by leaves and
branches does not allow the sunlight to reach
the ground. The ground remains dark and damp.
Only shade tolerant vegetation may grow here.
Orchids, bromeliads grow as plant parasitesThe
rainforest contains several species that can pose a
hazard. Among the largest predatory creatures are the
black caiman, jaguar, cougar, and anaconda.
About amazon basion Animal
5. People of Amazon Basin
The "uncontacted tribes", as they are popularly
known, mostly live in Brazil and Peru. The number
of indigenous people living in the Amazon Basin is
poorly quantified, but some 20 million people in 8
Amazon countries and the Department of French
Guiana are classified as "indigenous".
