states: [brazil]
category: natural
year: 2000
location: State of Amazonas
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: -2.3333333330, -62.0083333300
The Central Amazon Conservation Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Brazil, is a vast protected region celebrated for its unparalleled Amazonian biodiversity. Covering millions of hectares, it includes rivers, forests, and wetlands teeming with species like pink river dolphins and giant arapaima fish. Inscribed by UNESCO in 2000, it’s one of the planet’s largest conservation areas. The complex stands as a vital testament to Brazil’s natural heritage.
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