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The Amazon river has been claimed to be discovered by many explorers, but, according to Britannica Student Encyclopedia, it was founded by Francisco de Orellana in 1541, a Spanish explorer from the 16th century.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe Amazon River was known to the "locals" ever since there were creatures around to see it. So no one could be said to discover it.
However the Amazon Estuary, as far as Europeans we concerned was discovered, in 1500 by Vicente Yáñez Pinzón
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∙ 14y agoIn 1515, Vicente Yanez Pinzon was the first European to sail into the river.
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∙ 12y agoNative South Americans knew the Amazon many thousands of years ago.
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∙ 14y agoit is believed that the amazon rainforest was formed during the Eocene Era
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∙ 13y agoits a natural landmark. It was not created/built. It was made by nature.
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∙ 11y agoin 1541 by Francisco DE Orella, a Spanish explorer from the 16th century
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Which river flows through the amazon rainforest?
The Amazon River flows threw the Amazon rain forest.
What is South America longest river?
The longest river in south America is The Amazon river !!!!!
What is the largest river in South America's region?
The largest river in South America is the Amazon River. The Amazon River is 4000 miles long. The second largest river is the Parana River.
Is Amazon river a city or country?
The Amazon river is neither. The Amazon River is the world's second largest river, running through the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil And much of Peru.
Is the Nile or the Amazon River deeper?
the longest river is the Nile in Egypt it is 6670 km in length
When was the Amazon River built?
The Amazon River, the second longest river in the world, is a naturally occurring phenomenon and was not built.
Was ancient Egypt built around the amazon river?
No Egypt is built around The Nile River
Has anythig been built on the Amazon river?
yes.
Which rivers does not have a dam built on it in Mexico?
The Amazon River.
Are factories been built around the Amazon River?
no but they are building some
Longest river in the worl?
The longest river in the world is the Nile River. And the widest river in the world the world is the Amazon River! did you no that the amazon river has never been crossed and there is no bridge built long enough to cross it up until now ! anyway so there is your answer and more! biie=]
Do you call the river Amazon the river Amazon or Amazon River?
The actual name is The Amazon or as some people refer to it as The Amazon River It's preffered as the Amazon River.
Where do people in the Amazon get their water from?
The Amazon river and natural springs. However, loggers have polluted many parts of the Amazon river, making drinking dangerous. So some tribes have had water wells built in them by humanitarian aid charities.
What are some questions to ask about the Amazon River?
what countries does the amazon river flow through? When did the Amazon river form? Where is the mouth of the river? Where is the amazon river basin located? Where is the Amazon river located? Who was the first person to discover the Amazon river?
What is the longest river in South America?
the amazon river is the longest river in south America
Which river is the river sea in journey to the river sea?
it is the amazon river
Which river flows through the amazon rainforest?
The Amazon River flows threw the Amazon rain forest.
