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The Amazon river was named by Spanish explorer Fransisco de Orellana in 1541. It is said he named it after the a group of woman found along the river, that were much like the amazons (warlike matriarchal woman from Greek mythology).
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Is there a river named Amazon in Africa?
The Amazon river is in South America. I'm not aware of a river with a similar name in Africa.
How did the did the Amazon River get its name?
The river runs through the worlds largest rainforest, which is called Amozonia, which is located in Brazil, so they named the river Amazon.
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.
Why is a piranha named a pirahna?
Piranha is a native name for the the fish from the language of the tribes surrounding the Amazon River.
Why is Amazon.com named after Greek mythology?
Amazon.com was named after the Amazon River, which is one of the largest rivers in the world. Founder Jeff Bezos chose the name because he intended for his company to become the largest online store in the world, just as the Amazon River is the largest river. It is not directly named after the mythical Amazon warriors.
Who was the Amazon rainforest named after?
The Amazon rainforest is named after the Amazon River, which runs through it. The river, in turn, was named by Spanish explorer Francisco de Orellana in the 16th century, who encountered tribes of warrior women resembling the Amazons of Greek mythology. His observations led him to associate the region with these legendary figures, thus giving the river—and subsequently the rainforest—its name.
Who was the Amazon River named after?
The river is named after - Greek (after the Amazons) alt. Indian (from Amassona 'boat destroyer')
What is the name of south america river?
Name of the river is The Amazon.
What is the name of the river that runs through the amazon rain forest?
The Amazon River.
What is the name of the Amazon river in South America?
The Amazon
What are the name of the existing dams on river Amazon?
the answer is river
What is name of the second longest river?
Amazon River
