Geography of Brazil - Wikipedia
WEBGeography of Brazil. The country of Brazil occupies roughly half of South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Brazil covers a total area of 8,514,215 km 2 (3,287,357 sq mi) which includes 8,456,510 km 2 (3,265,080 sq …
Brazil Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBJun 27, 2023 · Brazil's vast territory comprises several geographical regions with distinct characteristics. The Brazilian Highlands, or the Brazilian Plateau, occupies the eastern, central, and southern portions of the country.
Brazil | History, Map, Culture, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · Brazil’s physical features can be grouped into five main physiographic divisions: the Guiana Highlands in the North, the Amazon lowlands, the Pantanal in the Central-West, the Brazilian Highlands (including the extensive coastal ranges), and the coastal lowlands.
Brazil - Wikipedia
WEBBrazil, [b] officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, [c] is the largest and easternmost country in South America and Latin America. It is the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh most populous. Its capital is Brasília, and its most populous city is …
Geography, Politics, and Economy of Brazil - ThoughtCo
WEBSep 4, 2019 · The Brazilian Highlands and plateaus generally average less than 4,000 feet (1,220 meters) but the highest point in Brazil is Pico de Neblina at 9,888 feet (3,014 meters). Extensive uplands lie in the southeast and drop off quickly at the Atlantic Coast.
Brazil - The World Factbook
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Introduction. Background. After more than three centuries under Portuguese rule, Brazil gained its independence in 1822, maintaining a monarchical system of government until the abolition of slavery in 1888 and the subsequent proclamation of a republic by the military in 1889.
Geography of Brazil - Wikiwand
WEBBrazil possesses the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, located 350 kilometers (217 mi) northeast of its "horn", and several small islands and atolls in the Atlantic - Abrolhos, Atol das Rocas, Penedos de São Pedro e São Paulo, Trindade, and Martim Vaz. [1]
Brazil Geography - CountryReports
WEBThe country’s main physical feature is the huge plateau that rises from 1,000 to 3,000 feet above sea level between São Paulo and the Rio Grande do Sul. This is intersected by two mountain ranges. The highest, 9,823 feet is near Rio de Janeiro.
Geography of Brazil | Physical Features, Major Landforms & Facts
WEBNov 21, 2023 · Brazil's geography consists of four different regions. These regions are the Brazilian Highlands, Pantanal, Guiana Highlands, and the Amazon. Here is a look at each region and the major...
Brazil, Geography - Encyclopedia.com
WEBThis variety reflects its size (3.3 million square miles), making it the world's fifth largest country. As the largest country in South America, it occupies almost half of the continent and is more than 2,700 miles in extent from north to south and from east to west.
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