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There is not a single bridge crossing the Amazon River along its entire course.

Why it is true

Despite being more than six thousand kilometres long and passing through several major cities, the Amazon has never been crossed by bridges. The variable width, seasonal floods and low population density make boat crossings more practical.

Source: National Geographic

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