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The Amazon Rainforest: 10 Astonishing Facts About Earth’s Lung

Covering over 5.5 million square kilometers area, the Amazon is the world’s largest tropical rainforest. 

1. The Largest Rainforest 

Often called "Earth’s Lungs," the Amazon plays a crucial role in producing oxygen and absorbing CO₂. 

2. 20% of the World’s Oxygen 

With millions of species, including jaguars, anacondas, and pink river dolphins, the Amazon is a biodiversity hotspot. 

3. Home to 12% of Species 

Many life-saving medicines, including those for cancer and heart disease, originate from Amazonian plants. 

4. A Natural Medicine Cabinet 

Stretching over 6,400 km, the Amazon River carries more water than the next seven largest rivers combined. 

5. The Mighty Amazon River 

Discoveries suggest ancient cities and civilizations once thrived in the Amazon before being reclaimed by nature. 

6. A Hidden Civilization 

The Amazon rainforest absorbs billions of tons of CO₂ annually, helping to regulate global climate change. 

7. A Vital Carbon Sink 

Millions of trees are lost every year due to logging, farming, and fires, threatening ecosystems and communities. 

8. Facing Rapid Deforestation 

The trees release moisture into the air, creating clouds and rain that sustain the forest’s ecosystem. 

9. Own Weather System 

Over 400 indigenous tribes live in the Amazon, many maintaining their ancient traditions and languages. 

10. Indigenous Cultures 

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