What percentage of Brazil is covered by the Amazon ?

Question

What percentage of Brazil is covered by the Amazon ?

Answer 1

Although the amazon covers a very large portion of the country, most Brazilians HAVE NEVER been to the amazon.  If you go to one of Brazil's megacities, like Sao Paulo or Rio, you'll undersatnd why.  Frankly, most Brazilians think it's really weird that foreigners always ask them if they've been to the amazon! I'd like to go one day, though.

Answer 2

The Amazon covers 60% of Brazilian territory and contains 12% of its population.