Geography of Brazil

2049: 1287: 1237: 2026:. Its total area of 927,286 square kilometers (358,027 sq mi) corresponds to 10.9% of the national territory. The region has the largest share of the country's population, 63 million in 1991, or 39% of the national total, primarily as a result of internal migration since the mid-19th century until the 1980s. In addition to a dense urban network, it contains the megacities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, which in 1991 had 18.7 million and 11.7 million inhabitants in their metropolitan areas, respectively. The region combines the highest living standards in Brazil with pockets of urban poverty. In 1994 São Paulo boasted an average income of US$ 4,666, while Minas Gerais reported only US$ 2,833. 1069: 1880: 2212:

Amazonas-Solimões-Ucayali axis (the 6,762-kilometer (4,202 mi)-long Ucayali is a Peruvian tributary), flowing from west to east. Through the Amazon Basin flows one-fifth of the world's fresh water. A total of 3,615 kilometers (2,246 mi) of the Amazon are in Brazilian territory. Over this distance, the waters decline only about 100 meters (330 ft). The major tributaries on the southern side are, from west to east, the Javari, Juruá, Purus (all three of which flow into the western section of the Amazon called the

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1807: 738: 1264: 1214: 831: 1394: 2000: 1716: 37: 1371:. In 2015 there were 10,424 districts. All municipal and district seats, regardless of size, are considered officially to be urban. For purely statistical purposes, the municipalities were grouped in 1990 into 558 micro-regions, which in turn constituted 137 meso-regions. This grouping modified the previous micro-regional division established in 1968, a division that was used to present census data for 1970, 1975, 1980, and 1985. 966: 1191: 2196: 611: 2995: 2835: 2248:. The above-mentioned tributaries carry more water than the Mississippi (its discharge is less than one-tenth that of the Amazon). The Amazon and some of its tributaries, called "white" rivers, bear rich sediments and hydrobiological elements. The black-white and clear rivers—such as the Negro, Tapajós, and Xingu—have clear (greenish) or dark water with few nutrients and little sediment. 667:. The above-mentioned tributaries carry more water than the Mississippi (its discharge is less than one-tenth that of the Amazon). The Amazon and some of its tributaries, called "white" rivers, bear rich sediments and hydrobiological elements. The black-white and clear rivers—such as the Negro, Tapajós, and Xingu—have clear (greenish) or dark water with few nutrients and little sediment. 991:), has long been famous for the wealth of its tropical forests. These are not, however, as important to world markets as those of Asia and Africa, which started to reach depletion only in the 1980s. By 1996 more than 90% of the original Atlantic forest had been cleared, primarily for agriculture, with little use made of the wood, except for araucaria pine in Paraná. 894:, and in some cases spray irrigation. As agriculture underwent modernization in the 1970s and 1980s, soil fertility became less important for agricultural production than factors related to capital investment, such as infrastructure, mechanization, use of chemical inputs, breeding, and proximity to markets. Consequently, the vigor of frontier expansion weakened. 1776:. In the early 1980s, 33.6% of the region had been altered by anthropic activities, with a low of 9.3% in Mato Grosso and a high of 72.9% in Goiás (not including Tocantins). In 1996 the Center-West region had 10.2 million inhabitants, or 6% of Brazil's total population. The average density is low, with concentrations in and around the cities of 2075:—cover 577,214 square kilometers (222,864 sq mi), or 6.8% of the national territory. The population of the South in 1991 was 23.1 million, or 14% of the country's total. The region is almost as densely settled as the Southeast, but the population is more concentrated along the coast. The major cities are 1003:

and Pereira. Therefore, this type of forest is not normally cleared for timber extraction but logged through high-grading or selection of the most valuable trees. Because of vines, felling, and transportation, their removal causes destruction of many other trees, and the litter and new growth create

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Brazil's tropical soils produce almost 210 million tons of grain crops per year, from about 70 million hectares of crops. The country also has the 5th largest arable land area in the world. Burning also is used traditionally to remove tall, dry, and nutrient-poor grass from pasture at the end of the

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and its geographic heartland, as well as various islands in the Atlantic Ocean. The only countries in the world that are larger are Russia, Canada, China, and the United States. The national territory extends 4,395 kilometers (2,731 mi) from north to south (5°16'20" N to 33°44'32" S latitude),

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Originally, the principal biome in the Southeast was the Atlantic Forest, but by 1990 less than 10% of the original forest cover remained as a result of clearing for farming, ranching, and charcoal making. Anthropic activity had altered 79.7% of the region, ranging from 75% in Minas Gerais to 91.1%

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have helped document and quantify deforestation as well as fires, but their use also has generated considerable controversy because of problems of defining original vegetation, cloud cover, and dealing with secondary growth and because fires, as mentioned above, may occur in old pasture rather than

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In 1996 the North had 11.1 million inhabitants, only 7% of the national total. However, its share of Brazil's total had grown rapidly in the 1970s and early 1980s as a result of interregional migration, as well as high rates of natural increase. The largest population concentrations are in eastern

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is around 59% of the total land area, equivalent to 496,619,600 hectares (ha) of forest in 2020, down from 588,898,000 hectares (ha) in 1990. In 2020, naturally regenerating forest covered 485,396,000 hectares (ha) and planted forest covered 11,223,600 hectares (ha). Of the naturally regenerating

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is notoriously humid, with rainfall generally more than 2,000 millimetres (78.7 in) per year and reaching as high as 3,000 millimetres (118.1 in) in parts of the western Amazon and near Belém. It is less widely known that, despite high annual precipitation, the Amazon rain forest has a

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The Northeast, with 1,561,178 square kilometers (602,774 sq mi), covers 18.3% of the national terrest concentration of rural population, and its living standards are the lowest in Brazil. In 1994 Piauí had the lowest per capita income in the region and the country, only US$ 835, while

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and Tocantins-Araguaia account for more than half the total drainage area. The largest river system in Brazil is the Amazon, which originates in the Andes and receives tributaries from a basin that covers 45.7% of the country, principally the north and west. The main Amazon river system is the

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is the widest and second longest river (behind the Nile) in the world. This huge river drains the greater part of the world's rainforests. Another major river, the Paraná, has its source in Brazil. It forms the border of Paraguay and Argentina, then winds its way through Argentina and into the

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used primarily for low-density ranching, turns green when there is rain. Most of the Center-West has 1,500 to 2,000 millimetres (59.1 to 78.7 in) of rain per year, with a pronounced dry season in the middle of the year, while the South and most of the year without a distinct dry season.

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are high, averaging above 25 °C (77 °F), but not reaching the summer extremes of up to 40 °C (104 °F) in the temperate zones. There is little seasonal variation near the equator, although at times it can get cool enough for wearing a jacket, especially in the rain. At the

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The inverse situation existed with regard to clearing for wood in the Amazon rain forest, of which about 15% had been cleared by 1994, and part of the remainder had been disturbed by selective logging. Because the Amazon forest is highly heterogeneous, with hundreds of woody species per

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planting and farming, in general, moved constantly onward to new lands in the west and north. This pattern of horizontal or extensive expansion maintained low levels of technology and productivity and placed emphasis on quantity rather than the quality of agricultural production.

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within a 2.6-square-kilometer (1 sq mi) area. The Atlantic Forest is reputed to have even greater biological diversity than the Amazon rain forest, which, despite apparent homogeneity, contains many types of vegetation, from high canopy forest to bamboo groves.

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According to organs of the Brazilian government there are 12 major hydrographic regions in Brazil. Seven of these are river basins named after their main rivers; the other five are groupings of various river basins in areas which have no dominant river.

1048:), were being discussed intensely in the mid-1990s. However, implementing the principles of sustainable development, without irreversible damage to the environment, proved to be more challenging than establishing international agreements about them. 1918:(created from the northern part of Goiás State, which is situated in the Center-West). Rondônia, previously a federal territory, became a state in 1986. The former federal territories of Roraima and Amapá were raised to statehood in 1988. 401:. The national territory extends 4,397.53 kilometers (2,732 mi) from north to south (5°16'10" N to 33°45'03" S latitude), and 4,320.53 kilometers (2,685 mi) from east to west (34°47'35" W to 73°58'59" W longitude). It spans four 322:. Brazil covers a total area of 8,514,215 km (3,287,357 sq mi) which includes 8,456,510 km (3,265,080 sq mi) of land and 55,455 km (21,411 sq mi) of water. The highest point in Brazil is 2255:, which flows 1,609 kilometers (1,000 mi) northeast from the south-central region. Its basin covers 7.6% of the national territory. Only 277 kilometers (172 mi) of the lower river are navigable for oceangoing ships. The 674:, which flows 1,609 kilometers (1,000 mi) northeast from the south-central region. Its basin covers 7.6% of the national territory. Only 277 kilometers (172 mi) of the lower river are navigable for oceangoing ships. The 1172:

is the driest part of the country. The region also constitutes the hottest part of Brazil, where during the dry season between May and November, temperatures of more than 38 °C (100 °F) have been recorded. However, the

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The variety of climates, soils, and drainage conditions in Brazil is reflected in the range of its vegetation types. The Amazon Basin and the areas of heavy rainfall along the Atlantic coast have tropical rain forest composed of

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and population settlement vary widely among the regions. The principal ecological characteristics of each of the five major regions, as well as their principal socioeconomic and demographic features, are summarized below.

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High and relatively regular levels of precipitation in the Amazon contrast sharply with the dryness of the semiarid Northeast, where rainfall is scarce and there are severe droughts in cycles averaging seven years. The

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Brazil's six major ecosystems include the Amazon Basin, Pantanal, Cerrado, Caatinga, Atlantic Forest, and Pampas, each contributing uniquely to the country's rich biodiversity and environmental diversity. In Brazil

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On Brazil's east coast, the Atlantic coastline extends 7,367 kilometers (4,578 mi). In the west, in clockwise order from the south, Brazil has 15,719 kilometers (9,767 mi) of borders with Uruguay,

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in the city of Rio de Janeiro are an example of the terrain of the Brazilian shield regions, where continental basement rock has been sculpted into towering domes and columns by tens of millions of years of

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On Brazil's east coast, the Atlantic coastline extends 7,367 kilometers (4,578 mi). In the west, in clockwise order from the south, Brazil has 15,719 kilometers (9,767 mi) of borders with Uruguay,

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in the city of Rio de Janeiro is an example of the terrain of the Brazilian shield regions, where continental basement rock has been sculpted into towering domes and columns by tens of millions of years of

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and its tributaries. Of the total territory, 41% averages less than 200 meters (656 ft) in elevation. The coastal zone is noted for thousands of kilometers of tropical beaches interspersed with

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and its tributaries. Of the total territory, 41% averages less than 200 meters (656 ft) in elevation. The coastal zone is noted for thousands of kilometers of tropical beaches interspersed with

576:). The plateau's uneven terrain has an average elevation of 1,000 meters (3,281 ft). The rest of the territory is made up primarily of sedimentary basins, the largest of which is drained by the 2278:, and boats and barges also must face sandbars, trees, and other obstacles. Nevertheless, the Amazon is navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as 3,885 kilometers (2,414 mi) upstream, reaching 697:, and boats and barges also must face sandbars, trees, and other obstacles. Nevertheless, the Amazon is navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as 3,885 kilometers (2,414 mi) upstream, reaching 596:. A recent global remote sensing analysis also suggested that there were 5,389 km of tidal flats in Brazil, making it the 7th ranked country in terms of how much tidal flat occurs there. 1144:, Recife, and Salvador on the coast have warm climates, with average temperatures ranging from 23 to 27 °C (73.4 to 80.6 °F), but enjoy constant trade winds. The southern cities of 3817: 1140:

are moderate (usually between 15 and 30 °C or 59 and 86 °F), despite their relatively low latitude, because of their elevation of approximately 1,000 meters (3,281 ft).

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signifying new clearing. Public policies intended to promote sustainable management of timber extraction, as well as sustainable use of nontimber forest products (such as rubber,

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Natural resources in Brazil include bauxite, gold, iron ore, manganese, nickel, phosphates, platinum, tin, clay, rare earth elements, uranium, petroleum, hydropower, and timber.

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and Uruguay. In 1982, 83.5% of the region had been altered by anthropic activity, with the highest level (89.7%) in Rio Grande do Sul, and the lowest (66.7%) in Santa Catarina.

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boomed. In 1990, 6.6% of the region's territory was considered altered by anthropic (man-made) action, with state levels varying from 0.9% in Amapá to 14.0% in Rondônia.

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With 3,869,638 square kilometers (1,494,076 sq mi), the North is the country's largest region, covering 45.3% of the national territory. The region's principal

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of between 1,000 and 1,500 millimetres (39.4 and 59.1 in) a year, with most of the rain falling in the winter (between December and April) south of the Equator. The

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country's other extreme, there are frosts south of the Tropic of Capricorn during the winter (June–August), and there is snow in the mountainous areas, such as

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In addition to mountain ranges (about 0.5% of the country is above 1,200 m or 3,937 ft), Brazil's Central Highlands include a vast central plateau (

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In addition to mountain ranges (about 0.5% of the country is above 1,200 m or 3,937 ft), Brazil's Central Highlands include a vast central plateau (

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dry season. Until mechanization and the use of chemical and genetic inputs increased during the agricultural intensification period of the 1970s and 1980s,

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Much of the climate is tropical, with the south being relatively temperate. The largest river in Brazil, and the second longest in the world, is the

1356:(municípios), which have municipal governments. Many municipalities, which are comparable to United States counties, are in turn divided into 2263:, reaching the Atlantic between Argentina and Uruguay. The headwaters of the Paraguai, the Paraná's major eastern tributary, constitute the 1749:

The Center-West has 1,612,077 square kilometers (622,426 sq mi) and covers 18.9% of the national territory. Its main biome is the

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Starting in the late 1980s, rapid deforestation and extensive burning in Brazil received considerable international and national attention.

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bauxite, gold, iron ore, manganese, nickel, phosphates, platinum, tin, clay, rare earth elements, uranium, petroleum, hydropower, and timber

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have a subtropical climate similar to that in parts of the United States and Europe, and temperatures can fall below freezing in winter.

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Range, the largest in area, extends through the south-central part of the country. The highest mountains are in the Tumucumaque,

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is located, the national capital. Until 1988 Goiás State included the area that then became the state of Tocantins in the North.

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Range, the largest in area, extends through the south-central part of the country. The highest mountains are in the Tumucumaque,

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and its geographic heartland and various islands in the Atlantic Ocean. The only countries in the world that are larger are

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Murray, N.J.; Phinn, S.R.; DeWitt, M.; Ferrari, R.; Johnston, R.; Lyons, M.B.; Clinton, N.; Thau, D.; Fuller, R.A. (2019).

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Below their descent from the highlands, many of the tributaries of the Amazon are navigable. Upstream, they generally have

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Below their descent from the highlands, many of the tributaries of the Amazon are navigable. Upstream, they generally have

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production, is carried out by small farmers—has high levels of productivity. There are also some important industries.

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three- to five-month dry season, the timing of which varies according to location north or south of the equator.

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5 coastal Hydrographic Regions based on regional groupings of minor river basins (listed from north to south):

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and 4,319 kilometers (2,684 mi) from east to west (34°47'30" W to 73°59'32" W longitude). It spans four

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In the 1980s, investments made possible the use of irrigation, especially in the Northeast Region and in

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crystalline shields cover 36% of the territory, especially its central area. The dramatic granite

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along the rivers and streams and some larger areas of forest, most of which have been cleared for

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crystalline shields cover 36% of the territory, especially its central area. The dramatic granite

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The principal mountain ranges average elevations just under 2,000 meters (6,562 ft). The

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The largest areas of fertile soils, called terra roxa (red earth), are found in the states of

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State, a new pattern of timber extraction has emerged: diversification and the production of

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The principal mountain ranges average elevations under 2,000 meters (6,562 ft). The

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in more recent times. In the mid-twentieth century, non-forest products from

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soils also were made usable for soybean farming through acidity correction,

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in Amazonas. Living standards are below the national average. The highest

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at 2,994 m (9,823 ft). Brazil is bordered by the countries of

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Sergipe had the highest average income in the region, with US$ 1,958.

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system covers 14.5% of the country. The Paraná flows south among the

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system covers 14.5% of the country. The Paraná flows south among the

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recurring droughts in northeast; floods and occasional frost in south

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in the west, known for their wildlife, especially aquatic birds and

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and of the most populated part of Brazil along the east coast (

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and of the most populated part of Brazil along the east coast (

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Precipitation levels vary widely. Most of Brazil has moderate

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evergreen trees. The rain forest may contain as many as 3,000

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have led to the economic use of more than 100 tree species.

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Natural vegetation map of Brazil, 1977. The "Paraná pine" (

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Atlântico Nordeste Ocidental (Western North-east Atlantic)

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7 hydrographic regions named after their dominant rivers:

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Atlântico Nordeste Oriental (Eastern North-east Atlantic)

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2030:in Espírito Santo. The region has most of Brazil's 2418:of 3,830,955 km (1,479,140 sq mi). 2192:protects the largest coral reef in South America. 1890:The equatorial North, also known as the Amazon or 983:, pines are not native to the Southern Hemisphere. 607:protects the largest coral reef in South America. 504:of 3,830,955 km (1,479,140 sq mi). 2904:"Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020, Brazil" 1969:Pará State and in Rondônia. The major cities are 1072:Brazil map of Köppen climate classification zones 376: 4082: 2310:Brazil occupies most of the eastern part of the 381:Brazil occupies most of the eastern part of the 2829: 2827: 2825: 2823: 2821: 2819: 2817: 2815: 2813: 2811: 2809: 2807: 2805: 2803: 2801: 2799: 2797: 2795: 2793: 2791: 2789: 2787: 2785: 2783: 2781: 2779: 2777: 2775: 2773: 2771: 2769: 2767: 2765: 2763: 2761: 2759: 2757: 2755: 2753: 2751: 2749: 2747: 2745: 2743: 2741: 2739: 2737: 2735: 2733: 2731: 2729: 2727: 2725: 2723: 2721: 2719: 2717: 2715: 2713: 2711: 2709: 2707: 2705: 2703: 2701: 2699: 2697: 2695: 2693: 2691: 2689: 2687: 2685: 2683: 2681: 2679: 2677: 2675: 2673: 2671: 2669: 2667: 2665: 2663: 2661: 2659: 2657: 2655: 2653: 2651: 2649: 2647: 2645: 2643: 2641: 2639: 2637: 2635: 2633: 2631: 2251:The major river system in the Northeast is the 1853:archipelago (formerly the federal territory of 1817:The nine states that make up the Northeast are 670:The major river system in the Northeast is the 314:The country of Brazil occupies roughly half of 250:Coastal mountain ranges, vast central plateau ( 3962: 2629: 2627: 2625: 2623: 2621: 2619: 2617: 2615: 2613: 2611: 2609: 2607: 2605: 2603: 2601: 2599: 2597: 2595: 2593: 2591: 2589: 2587: 2585: 2583: 2581: 2579: 2577: 2575: 2573: 2571: 2569: 2567: 2565: 2563: 2561: 2559: 2557: 2555: 2553: 2551: 2549: 2547: 2545: 2543: 2541: 2539: 2537: 2535: 2533: 2531: 2529: 2527: 2525: 2523: 2521: 2519: 2517: 2515: 2513: 2511: 2509: 2507: 2505: 2503: 2501: 2499: 2497: 2495: 2493: 2491: 2489: 2487: 2485: 2483: 2481: 2479: 2477: 2475: 2473: 2471: 2469: 2467: 2465: 2463: 2461: 2459: 2457: 2455: 2453: 2451: 1374:Each of the five major regions has a distinct 987:Brazil, which is named after reddish dyewood ( 3948: 3114: 2987: 2449: 2447: 2445: 2443: 2441: 2439: 2437: 2435: 2433: 2431: 2203:Brazil has one of the world's most extensive 2010:The Southeast consists of the four states of 1894:, includes, from west to east, the states of 1738:(separated from Mato Grosso in 1979) and the 942:covers the sea-level plains. The Mato Grosso 618:Brazil has one of the world's most extensive 308:3,830,955 km (1,479,140 sq mi) 104:8,514,877 km (3,287,612 sq mi) 4069:South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 2319:, the westernmost of which is equivalent to 405:, the westernmost of which is equivalent to 254:), remainder is primarily sedimentary basins 1132:. Temperatures in the cities of São Paulo, 297:activities, wetland degradation and severe 3955: 3941: 3121: 3107: 2428: 1861:state) is also included in the Northeast. 1726:The Center-West consists of the states of 1076:Although 90% of the country is within the 3053:"World Development Indicators | DataBank" 2290:, in Paraná, with 12,600 MW; Tucuruí, in 2139:, untouched by mountain-building events. 2063:The three states in the temperate South: 1352:(Centro-Oeste). In 2015 there were 5,570 874:State, which had shifted from grazing to 709:, in Paraná, with 12,600 MW; Tucuruí, in 554:, untouched by mountain-building events. 3079:Decreto nº 11.902 de 11 de Junho de 1991 2971:Decreto nº 11.902 de 11 de Junho de 1991 2194: 2047: 1998: 1878: 1805: 1714: 1067: 964: 829: 736: 609: 2186:Parcel de Manuel Luís Marine State Park 2146:Range hugs the Atlantic coast, and the 1949:) in the colonial period to rubber and 808:Atlântico Sudeste (South-east Atlantic) 601:Parcel de Manuel Luís Marine State Park 561:Range hugs the Atlantic coast, and the 14: 4083: 2843: 1084:traverses the mouth of the Amazon) to 825: 3936: 3102: 1317: 234:9,850 km (3,803 sq mi) 2338:Brazil possesses the archipelago of 1096:. Brazil has five climatic regions: 724: 424:Brazil possesses the archipelago of 3195:Sixth (New) Republic (1985–present) 3128: 2325:time zone of the capital (Brasília) 1691:of Brazil, showing the division by 741:Main Hydrographic Regions of Brazil 732: 529:Geology, geomorphology and drainage 411:time zone of the capital (Brasília) 24: 3085:(in Portuguese), State of Maranhão 2977:(in Portuguese), State of Maranhão 2850:(5th ed.). Washington, D.C.: 1276:, a biome that covers part of the 805:Atlântico Leste (Eastern Atlantic) 25: 4102: 3190:Military dictatorship (1964–1985) 279:deforestation in the Amazon basin 242:North: tropical, South: temperate 3175:First (Old) Republic (1889–1930) 2993: 2833: 2352:Penedos de São Pedro e São Paulo 1392: 1285: 1262: 1235: 1212: 1189: 438:Penedos de São Pedro e São Paulo 35: 1360:(distritos), which do not have 1340:(Norte), Northeast (Nordeste), 196:2,995.30 m (9,827 ft) 3069: 3045: 3031: 2961: 2914: 2896: 2880: 1704: 1008:, which are otherwise rare in 811:Atlântico Sul (South Atlantic) 513:forest 44% was reported to be 377:Size and geographical location 293:and water pollution caused by 13: 1: 2847:Brazil : a country study 2421: 2124:Brazil's geological formation 539:Brazil's geological formation 222:6,992 km (4,345 mi) 184:2,137 km (1,328 mi) 169:2,659 km (1,652 mi) 149:1,790 km (1,110 mi) 144:3,403 km (2,115 mi) 128:7,491 km (4,655 mi) 2844:Hudson, Rex A., ed. (1998). 2305: 1988: 1795: 1305:subtropical highland climate 7: 3964:Geography of South America 3637:Water supply and sanitation 3185:Fourth Republic (1946–1964) 3160:Colonial Brazil (1500–1815) 3015:Central Intelligence Agency 1845:, Rio Grande do Norte, and 1197:Tropical rainforest climate 918:In the semiarid Northeast, 179:1,050 km (650 mi) 164:1,371 km (852 mi) 159:1,308 km (813 mi) 139:1,263 km (785 mi) 10: 4107: 3165:United Kingdom (1815–1822) 2323:in the United States. The 2041: 1992: 1872: 1799: 1711:Center-West Region, Brazil 1708: 1321: 1278:Northeast Region of Brazil 1061: 1055: 1051: 744: 409:in the United States. The 281:, illegal wildlife trade, 4043: 3970: 3894: 3763: 3655: 3557: 3548: 3526: 3440: 3431: 3419:President of the Republic 3337: 3328: 3212: 3203: 3140: 2939:10.1038/s41586-018-0805-8 2852:Federal Research Division 2199:Topographic map of Brazil 1391: 1201:Anavilhanas National Park 882:production in the 1970s. 614:Topographic map of Brazil 304: 274: 266: 258: 246: 238: 226: 213: 200: 188: 174:515 km (320 mi) 154:649 km (403 mi) 132: 124: 116: 108: 100: 90: 53: 43: 34: 3342:Administrative divisions 3027:(Archived 2020 edition.) 2402:(overseas department of 2331:) is two hours ahead of 2312:South American continent 2106:—much of which, such as 2037: 1995:Southeast Region, Brazil 1868: 1802:Northeast Region, Brazil 747:List of rivers of Brazil 488:(overseas department of 417:) is two hours ahead of 383:South American continent 2416:Exclusive Economic Zone 2113: 2092:Araucaria moist forests 2052:Snow in mountains near 2044:Southern Region, Brazil 1222:in the municipality of 1115:Temperatures along the 502:Exclusive Economic Zone 305:Exclusive economic zone 3498:Science and technology 3180:Vargas Era (1930–1946) 3057:databank.worldbank.org 2200: 2177:, as well as numerous 2060: 2007: 1887: 1814: 1723: 1073: 984: 972:Araucaria angustifolia 835: 742: 615: 592:, as well as numerous 2333:Eastern Standard Time 2321:Eastern Standard Time 2294:, with 7,746 MW; and 2261:Río de la Plata Basin 2198: 2098:, which extends into 2051: 2032:industrial production 2002: 1882: 1809: 1718: 1270:Hot semi-arid climate 1179:semidesert vegetation 1071: 1064:Brazil § Climate 968: 950:Mato-grossense) is a 930:(Sul), needle-leaved 834:The Amazon Rainforest 833: 740: 713:, with 7,746 MW; and 680:Río de la Plata Basin 613: 419:Eastern Standard Time 407:Eastern Standard Time 3316:World Heritage Sites 3249:Environmental issues 3222:Brazilian Antarctica 1931:biological diversity 1875:North Region, Brazil 1380:physical environment 275:Environmental issues 209:0 m (0 ft) 4091:Geography of Brazil 3865:Syncretic Religions 3773:Freedom of religion 3455:Automotive industry 2858:. pp. 90–109. 2856:Library of Congress 2340:Fernando de Noronha 2132:sugarloaf mountains 2118:In contrast to the 2086:In addition to the 1914:, and, as of 1988, 1855:Fernando de Noronha 1851:Fernando de Noronha 1431:Central-West Region 1251:Pirineus State Park 1090:Tropic of Capricorn 826:Soil and vegetation 622:, with eight major 547:sugarloaf mountains 533:In contrast to the 426:Fernando de Noronha 71: / 31: 30:Geography of Brazil 3825:Eastern Orthodoxy 3818:Ukrainian Catholic 3513:Telecommunications 3170:Empire (1822–1889) 3155:Indigenous peoples 3010:The World Factbook 2201: 2148:Serra do Espinhaço 2061: 2008: 1888: 1815: 1811:Chapada Diamantina 1736:Mato Grosso do Sul 1724: 1318:Geographic regions 1074: 985: 836: 743: 616: 563:Serra do Espinhaço 117: • Water 101: • Total 29: 4078: 4077: 4050:other territories 3930: 3929: 3890: 3889: 3832: 3820: 3813: 3806: 3799: 3797:Armenian Catholic 3602:Income inequality 3544: 3543: 3427: 3426: 3414:Political parties 3409:National Congress 3372:Freedom of speech 3357:Foreign relations 3324: 3323: 3039:"Ibge statistics" 3013:(2024 ed.). 2933:(7738): 222–225. 2302:, with 3,986 MW. 2253:Rio São Francisco 2188:off the coast of 2096:Uruguayan savanna 2069:Rio Grande do Sul 1983:per capita income 1885:Amazon rainforest 1384:economic activity 1324:Regions of Brazil 1303:. 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