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The North Region is an area of northern Brazil that encompasses the Amazon rainforest and surrounding territories. It matters because it contains vast natural resources and plays a crucial role in global climate and biodiversity.
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The North Region of Brazil (Portuguese: Região Norte do Brasil [ʁeʒiˈɐ̃w ˈnɔʁtʃi du bɾaˈziw]) is the largest region of Brazil, accounting for 45.27% of the national territory. It has the second-lowest population of any region in the country, and accounts for a minor percentage of the national GDP. The region is slightly larger than India and slightly smaller than the whole European Union. It comprises the states of Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima, and Tocantins.
It has the lowest population density out of all the regions of Brazil, with only 4.5 inhabitants per km. Most of the population is centered in urban areas.