How many tributaries does the Amazon have?

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GEOGRAPHY QUESTION #892

How many tributaries does the Amazon have?

Around 200

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The Amazon river is a South American river that runs through Brazil. It runs approximately 6,400 kms and has approximately 200 tributaries. It releases some 120,000 m2 of water every second into the Atlantic Ocean. Over 2000 different kinds of fish live in the Amazon River - from electric eel to Amazon River Dolphins and piranhas.

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