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Natural regions of Peru: The
jungle
The Jungle or Amazon is the largest natural region in Peru.
Its climate is hot, humid and rainy throughout the year.
Almost all of its territory is covered by extensive vegetation, in which animals of
various species live.
It has mighty rivers like the Amazon and the Marañón.
Among the main activities of the Jungle we have the cultivation of plants, the
exploitation of oil, the lumber industry and fishing in the rivers.
The low jungle is close to
the rivers, and is inhabited
by the local peoples.
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