The AMAZON River is the second-longest river in the world, with a length of 6, 400 km. It is located in South America and is the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world, with an average discharge of about 209, 000 cubic meters per second. The AMAZON River basin covers an area of approximately 7 million square kilometers, which is roughly one-fifth of the total area of South America. It is home to the world's largest rainforest and is home to many species of plants and animals.