Amazonia

Amazonia (sometimes called Pan-Amazonia) is a huge region covering about 40% of the South American continent. It encompasses most of northern Brazil, parts of northern Bolivia, eastern Peru, eastern Ecuador, southeastern Colombia, southern Venezuela, southern Guyana, southern Suriname and southern French Guiana. It is one of the world's most diverse biological areas and is fed by rivers taking their offspring in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia and running into the Atlantic ocean in east Brazil. Regions Amazon (Ecuador) Amazonas (Peru) Colombian Amazon Tropical Lowlands (Bolivia) Amazonas (Brazil) federal state of North Brazil Pará federal state of North Brazil Roraima federal state of North Brazil Acre federal state of North Brazil Amapá federal state of North Brazil Cities Belém — The last big city before the Amazon reaches the Atlantic ocean. Georgetown Iquitos — The largest city of the world that can't be reached by road. Macapá Manaus — The largest city and chief port in the Amazon region and an important jumping off point for expeditions into the rain forest. Paramaribo Rio Branco Santa Cruz Santarém Other destinations Understand Talk Get in Get around See Itineraries Do Eat Drink Stay safe You should always buy a snake bite kit, mosquito repellent. It is also important to stay hydrated and never go far from your tour guide. Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!