Manaus serves as the capital and largest city within the Brazilian state of Amazonas, situated in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Located at the confluence of the Negro and Amazon rivers, it acts as the central hub for the Manaus metropolitan area, which stands as the largest in the North Region of Brazil by urban landmass. The city occupies a vast land area of approximately 11,401 square kilometers, positioning it as a major metropolis in northern Brazil and one of only two cities in the Amazon rainforest with over one million inhabitants.