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In the list of 17 countries, this South American country managed to position itself among the top three countries in the world. Photo: EFE Agency / LR composite

Biodiversity or Biodiversity It is a term that refers to the different types of organisms that live on Earth in addition to different ecosystems. Each country a Biodiversity Different, big or small, but always of great importance.

South America has more than one country with vast biodiversity. However, one country stands out among them, the researcher managed to establish himself in the list of 17 countries proposed. Russell MittermeyerHe noted that the world’s greatest diversity falls in these places, home to 70% of the world’s recognized species.

Biodiversity is one of the most pressing issues of nations. Photo: Jazmín Ceras/LR

Which South American country has the highest biodiversity in the world?

Peru ranks second in the world As a country with great biodiversity, thanks to its wide variety of species, the climate and the rugged relief it offers. The country has three distinct natural regions with different characteristics: the coastal region (Costa)the mountain (Sierra) and the Amazon rainforest (Selva).

According to Ministry of Agricultural Development and IrrigationThey are around in Peru 25,000 Plant species, 10% of the world’s total, in addition, it has a wide variety of animals: 2,000 fish, 1,800 birds, 332 amphibians, 500 mammals and 365 reptiles. On the other hand, it is one of the most important countries with at least 6,288 species, of which 5,528 belong to flora and 760 to fauna.

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Which country has the most biodiversity in the world?

Australia, koalas, kangaroos and the world’s largest coral reef, It is a country with huge biodiversity. The country covers more than 7 million km². It has between 660,000 and 700,000 species of fauna and flora.In addition, it has endemic mammals known throughout the world, but also native plants search for And this Banksia newtansm.

Biodiversity in Australia. Photo: travelguidestar.com

It is the third most biodiverse country in the world

China lacks natural habitats in its expansion Over 9.5 billion km²Being Zhangjiajie Its main green space and most famous in the world. The nation will transcend 1.200 There are bird species and endemic animals such as pandas, Tibetan antelopes or South Chinese tigers.

Biodiversity in China. Photo: espanol.cgtn.com

According to Russell Mittermeier, South American countries have the greatest biodiversity

  • Berú
  • Brazil
  • Colombia
  • Ecuador

South America has the best green space in the world: it surpasses Brazil and Norway

Chile won the prize The best green space in the world of World Travel Awards, for the second consecutive year. Already presented in 2019, 2020 and 2022, the award recognizes the promotion of natural destinations in the South American country, along with the planning, development and promotion of environmentally responsible and sustainable tourism experiences.

This way, Chile It surpassed countries in the region such as Peru, Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador; Some are as far away as Madagascar or Norway.

5 Best Green Spots in Chile

Accordingly Travel to ChileThese are the places that earned Chile the award The best green space in the world:

  1. Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve
  2. Cape Horn
  3. Futaloofu
  4. Gosh
  5. Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine.
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