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The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in South America. It covers parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Columbia.
The annual rainfall is about 7,000 mm. Some trees reach a height of 40 metres, and smaller trees and shrubs grow under them. Ferns, exotic wild orchids, various other plants and animals, and economically important plants such as Brazil nuts, cocoa, pineapple, and rubber are found here. Over 250 species of trees can be seen in this forest.
This tropical rainforest contains over 1,500 bird species, about 3,000 known species of fish, and 30 million insect species.
It is our duty to protect this rainforest for the future.
Ameera Luffar
Grade 9
Mubarak International School
Malwana
