The lash green and dense forest by the Amazon River in the continent of South Africa is known as
Amazonia. The Amazon forest is the largest rain forest on the face of the earth. The
Amazon rain forest has a total area of 7 million square kilometers and a significant part falls in Brazil. Amazonia can be divided into three major groups, the wet river forests, highland forests in the Andes mountain range and dry land forests. The exotic and diverse flora and fauna of this forest draws huge number of tourists from all around the world each year. There a number of legends and myths involved with the
forest of Amazon which can also be experienced by the tourists.
Some of the most extraordinary animals found in Amazonia are:
- Capybaras
- Tapirs
- Botos or fresh water dolphins
- Alligators
- Amazonian boa
The countries where the
Amazonian forest is present are Bolivia, Guyana, Ecuador, Venezuela, Colombia and Brazil. Most part of the Amazon forest is not navigable by the tourists. There are a number of travel agents who arrange for tailor-made tours for the tourists. The accommodations in Amazonia are varied like jungle lodges and Juma Camp Houses. A boat expedition on the majestic river of Amazon is also very popular. The hotels and lodges in Amazon are in perfect harmony to the nature. Eco-tourism is practiced as far as possible to protect this natural heritage.
Currently the biggest threat experienced by Amazonia is the extensive rate of deforestation which is contributing to the collapse of its environmental balance and extinction of a number of species.
