Rainforests are typically located near the equator in tropical regions, so they can be found in both the Northern Hemisphere (such as the Amazon Rainforest in South America) and the Southern Hemisphere (such as the Daintree Rainforest in Australia).
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Yes, there are rainforests in the Northern Hemisphere such as the Amazon Rainforest in South America, the Congo Rainforest in Africa, and the Southeast Asian rainforests.
The largest rainforest in the Western Hemisphere is the Amazon Rainforest, which spans across multiple countries in South America, including Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and others. It is known for its exceptional biodiversity and vital role in regulating the Earth's climate.
The largest catchment in the southern hemisphere is the Amazon River basin in South America. It covers an area of approximately 7 million square kilometers and is home to the Amazon Rainforest, the largest tropical rainforest in the world.
Some landforms in the Western Hemisphere include the Rocky Mountains, the Andes Mountains, the Amazon Rainforest, the Grand Canyon, the Great Plains, and the Appalachian Mountains.
The western hemisphere includes the Americas, from North America to South America. Major countries in the western hemisphere include the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico. The western hemisphere is home to diverse cultures, landscapes, and ecosystems, including the Amazon rainforest and the Rocky Mountains.