Amazonia National Park

Amazonia National Park, Park, north-central Brazil, about halfway between the cities of Manaus and Belém, along the Tapajós River. Established in 1974, it has gradually expanded to cover about 3,300 sq mi (8,600 sq km) and contains an immense diversity of flora and fauna.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Maren Goldberg.
Citation Information
Article Title: Amazonia National Park
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 30 August 2017
Access Date: February 22, 2025