This network of waterways contains two thirds of all the earth’s fresh water. This extensive hydrographic network, with over 15,000 miles [25,000 km] of navigable waters, plays a fundamental role in transportation and in the lives of the local people.
Amazonase jõgikond sisaldab kaks kolmandikku maakera mageveest ning see võrreldamatu veevõrk oma 25 000 - kilomeetrise laevatatavate veeteedega etendab tähtsat osa transpordis ja kohalike elanike elus.