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Located in [[South America]], primarily in [[Brazil]], the '''Amazon River''' is the world's largest [[river]] by volume. Its water flow is greater than the combined flow of the next six largest rivers combined. It was formerly thought to be also the longest river in the world, but is now believed to be slightly shorter than the [[Nile River|River Nile]].

Located in [[South America]], primarily in [[Brazil]], the '''Amazon River''' is the world's largest [[river]] by volume. Its water flow is greater than the combined flow of the next six largest rivers. It was formerly thought to be also the longest river in the world, but is now believed to be slightly shorter than the [[Nile River|River Nile]].

The Amazon River is so vast that is sometimes called The River Sea.  During the rainy season the Amazon can be up to 24.8 miles wide. It is so wide that it is not always possible to see across it to the other side. It is navigable all year round, by sea-going vessels as far up as the port of Iquitos in [[Peru]].

The Amazon River is so vast that is sometimes called The River Sea.  During the rainy season the Amazon can be up to 24.8 miles wide. It is so wide that it is not always possible to see across it to the other side. It is navigable all year round, by sea-going vessels as far up as the port of Iquitos in [[Peru]].