Rainforests, the lungs of our planet, are essential for maintaining ecological balance, supporting biodiversity, and regulating the climate.
1. Amazon Rainforest, South America Area: 5.5 million square kilometers
The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the "Amazon Jungle" or "Amazonia," remains the largest rainforest on Earth.
2. Congo Rainforest, Central Africa Area: 3.7 million square kilometers
The Congo Rainforest, located in Central Africa, is the second-largest rainforest globally, covering about 3.7 million square kilometers.
3. New Guinea Rainforest Area: 785,000 square kilometers
The New Guinea Rainforest, divided between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, is the third-largest rainforest in the world
4. Daintree Rainforest, Australia Area: 1,200 square kilometers
Although much smaller than the top three, the Daintree Rainforest in Australia is one of the most ancient and ecologically significant rainforests.
5. Valdivian Temperate Rainforest Area: 248,100 square kilometers
The Valdivian Temperate Rainforest, located in Chile and Argentina, spans approximately 248,100 square kilometers.
6. Sundaland Rainforest, Southeast Asia Area: 1.5 million square kilometers
The Sundaland Rainforest, encompassing parts of Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Brunei, covers around 1.5 million square kilometers.
7. Atlantic Forest, South America Area: 1.3 million square kilometers
The Atlantic Forest, or Mata Atlântica, originally covered about 1.3 million square kilometers across Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.