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Amazonas

[ am-uh-zoh-nuhs ]

noun

  1. a state in NW Brazil. 601,769 sq. mi. (1,558,582 sq. km). : Manáos.


Amazonas

/ ˌæməˈzəʊnəs /

noun

  1. a state of W Brazil, consisting of the central Amazon basin: vast areas of unexplored tropical rainforest. Capital: Manaus. Pop: 2 961 801 (2002). Area: 1 542 277 sq km (595 474 sq miles)


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Este ferrocarril llegar un da hasta los tributarios del Amazonas; pero por ahora, como Ud.

In 1892 Manos became the see of the new bishopric of Amazonas.

Este plana contiene 1661 millas del rio Amazonas Peruano y sus afluentes.

The sheep and cattle grazing on the lawn, a rare sight in Alto Amazonas, gives a peaceful and inviting aspect to the scene.

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