Amazon is a multinational technology company and one of the world's largest online retailers. Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, it started as an online bookstore but has since expanded into an e-commerce giant offering a vast array of products and services, including electronics, apparel, furniture, groceries, and more. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Amazon operates globally, serving millions of customers daily.

Beyond e-commerce, Amazon has diversified its business to include Amazon Web Services (AWS), a leading cloud computing platform; Amazon Prime, a subscription service offering s