This River Passes Through 9 Countries: Distance Equal To New York To Rome; Wider Than Sea

It originates from the Andes Mountains in Peru and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. Along its course, the Amazon River passes through Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname.

The Amazon River is the largest freshwater river in the world and flows through nearly 9 countries, quenching the thirst of millions of people. Dense forests surround it on both sides and the soil on its banks is extremely soft.

The Amazon River is 6,400 km long and in many places, its width is astonishingly more than 11 kilometers. At some points, it appears wider than the sea and stretches so vast that the other side is not visible. This immense width makes building bridges over the river a significant challenge.

Despite flowing through 9 countries, there are several reasons why no bridge has been built over the Amazon River. These include the extremely soft soil along its banks, its immense width, dense forests, floodplains, and the river's tendency to change its course after floods frequently. 

The Amazon River's length is equivalent to the distance from New York City to Rome, spanning approximately 4,000 miles.

The Amazon River, the largest in South America, has the world's most extensive drainage system by both flow volume and basin size.

Its westernmost source lies high in the Andes Mountains, nearly 100 miles (160 km) from the Pacific Ocean, while its mouth opens into the Atlantic Ocean along Brazil's northeastern coast. (Image: Freepik)