Explanation

The Amazon rainforest is situated in Brazil. 

The majority of the forest is contained in Brazil

The Amazon covers a huge area (6.7 million sq km) of South America.

Amazon rainforest spans over 9 countries

• Brazil, with 60% of the rainforest,
• Peru with 13%,
• Colombia with 10%
• Minor amounts in Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.