There is not a single bridge crossing the Amazon River.
Why it is true
Despite being one of the largest rivers in the world, the extreme width of the river in the rainy season and the dense, unstable forest on the banks make bridge construction an unnecessary engineering challenge, as transport is done by boats.
Source: Infrastructure
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