The Amazon Biome, home to the vast Amazon forest, is an exceptionally large region spanning 6.7 million km².
According to WWF, this immense size makes the Amazon Biome twice the size of India. It is a region virtually unrivalled in scale, complexity, and opportunity, truly distinguished by superlatives.
To put this into perspective, let's compare the size of the Amazon Biome to India and some other large countries:
| Region/Country | Approximate Area (km²) | Comparison to Amazon Biome (6.7 million km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Biome | 6,700,000 km² | - |
| India | ~3,287,000 km² | Approximately half the size |
| Australia | ~7,692,000 km² | Slightly larger |
| United States (Cont.) | ~8,080,000 km² | Slightly larger |
| Brazil | ~8,515,000 km² | Contains most of the Amazon, overall larger |
As the reference states, spanning 6.7 million km² (twice the size of India) the Amazon Biome is virtually unrivalled in scale, highlighting its enormous scale when compared to individual nations. This vast area covers parts of nine countries in South America, with the majority located in Brazil and Peru.
This immense size contributes to the Amazon's unparalleled biodiversity and critical role in global climate regulation.
