What is the biggest rainforest in the world?

The Amazon rainforest, also known as the Amazon Jungle or Amazonia, is the largest rainforest in the world. It is located in the Amazon Basin of South America and covers an area of approximately 6.7 million square kilometers (2.7 million square miles). The Amazon rainforest is home to a staggering array of plant and animal species, including many that are found nowhere else on Earth. It is also an important source of oxygen for the planet and plays a vital role in regulating the Earth’s climate.


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