Water abounds in South America. The continent has as much as 28% of the world's freshwater resources but only 6% of the world’s population. The region contains three of the largest river basins in the world: the Amazon, Orinoco and Rio de la Plata. It also boasts the Guarani aquifer, one of the world’s largest groundwater bodies, extending to more than 1,200,000 square kilometres.
Nevertheless, 23% of the region is covered by dry areas and South America continues to experience deteriorating water quality from deforestation and soil erosion.
Water abounds in South America. The continent has as much as 28% of the world's freshwater resources but only 6% of the world’s population. The region contains three of the largest river basins in the world: the Amazon, Orinoco and Rio de la Plata. It also boasts the Guarani aquifer, one of the world’s largest groundwater bodies, extending to more than 1,200,000 square kilometres.Nevertheless, 23% of the region is covered by dry areas and South America continues to experience deteriorating water quality from deforestation and soil erosion.
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