Map of the Amazon Rainforest – Rivers, Regions & South America Guide
Map of the Amazon Rainforest – Rivers, Regions & South America Guide
This map of the Amazon rainforest provides a detailed overview of the world’s largest tropical rainforest, including rivers, regions, countries and surrounding South America geography.
The Amazon rainforest is known for dense tropical forests, biodiversity, river systems and vast wilderness regions spread across multiple South American countries.
The Amazon rainforest is located in northern South America and spans countries including Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Bolivia.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Where Is the Amazon Rainforest Located?
The Amazon rainforest is located in northern South America and stretches across several countries within the Amazon Basin.
- North: Venezuela and Guyana regions
- South: Central Brazil and Bolivia
- East: Atlantic Ocean drainage direction
- West: Andes Mountains and Peru region
Countries Containing the Amazon Rainforest
- Brazil — contains the largest portion of the rainforest
- Peru — major western Amazon region
- Colombia — northern Amazon rainforest areas
- Bolivia — southern rainforest regions
- Ecuador — western Amazon Basin regions
- Venezuela — northern tropical forest areas
- Guyana — rainforest and river systems
- Suriname — tropical rainforest country
Major Rivers and Regions
- Amazon River — largest river system in the rainforest
- Rio Negro — major tributary river
- Madeira River — large southern tributary
- Manaus region — major Brazilian Amazon city area
- Amazon Basin — enormous tropical drainage system
Key Geographic Features
- Tropical rainforest canopy — dense forest ecosystem
- Floodplains and wetlands — seasonal river expansion zones
- Amazon River system — vast network of rivers and tributaries
- Biodiversity hotspots — major wildlife and plant regions
- Remote wilderness areas — large undeveloped rainforest zones
Amazon Rainforest Transport and Travel Overview
- River transport systems — major travel and freight corridors
- Regional airports — connect rainforest cities and towns
- Boat and ferry routes — important in remote areas
- Limited road networks — many areas accessible mainly by river or air
- Eco-tourism regions — spread throughout the Amazon Basin
Why People Search for a Map of the Amazon Rainforest
- To understand Amazon geography and river systems
- To locate rainforest regions across South America
- To study biodiversity and tropical ecosystems
- To explore countries and major rivers of the Amazon Basin
- To plan travel and educational research
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Amazon Rainforest Map FAQs
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Where is the Amazon rainforest located?
The Amazon rainforest is located in northern South America. -
Which country contains most of the Amazon?
Brazil contains the largest portion of the Amazon rainforest. -
What is the major river in the Amazon?
The Amazon River is the main river system of the rainforest. -
Why is the Amazon rainforest important?
The Amazon is important for biodiversity, ecosystems and global environmental systems.
This page is for general informational purposes only and is not affiliated with any government authority, mapping provider or scientific institution.
Disclaimer: Maps are provided for reference only and may not be accurate, complete, current, to scale or suitable for navigation, expedition planning or official purposes. Geographic boundaries, rainforest coverage and river systems may vary between sources and may change over time.