Amazonas
Sayam-uh-ZOH-nuhsUS/ˌæm.əˈzoʊ.nəs/UK/ˌæm.əˈzəʊ.nəs/
- 1A large state in the north of Brazil. Its main city is Manaus.
Amazonas is the largest state in Brazil by land area.
Many families in Amazonas live in towns along the rivers.
- 2A state in the country of Venezuela, in the far south.
Amazonas is one of the least crowded states in Venezuela.
She traveled through Amazonas to reach the southern border.
- 3A region, called a department, in the south of the country Colombia.
Amazonas sits in the far south of Colombia.
Boats are a common way to travel around Amazonas.
- 4A region in the north of the country Peru.
Amazonas is famous for its tall waterfalls.
Visitors come to Amazonas to see the old stone ruins.
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Origin
This name comes from Portuguese and Spanish Amazonas. It is related to the English word Amazon.