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One of the world’s most dazzling destinations, The ecosystems found in this giant of With such a huge country and a variety of things to do, planning an itinerary here can feel overwhelming. Here are the best places to visit in Brazil. Ouro Preto and the colonial towns of Minas Gerais An example of colonial opulence, Ouro Preto (meaning “black gold”) in One of Ouro Preto’s most famous residents was the sculptor Aleijadinho, who studied European baroque traditions and developed his own unique style. His sculptures and reliefs – some of which he carved after losing his fingers to a disease – adorn churches across the region, including in Paraty has been impeccably preserved, and it's made the city a magnet for artists and writers © Robert Harding World Imagery / Getty Images Paraty and the Saco de Mamanguá The other terminus of the Royal Road, seaside A backwater for centuries, Paraty has in recent decades attracted to writers and artists from all over the world. The city plays host to a number of prestigious events, including the literary festival FLIP, a jazz festival and a pinga festival (an excuse to drink lots of pinga, slang for cachaça, the Brazilian cane spirit that’s produced locally). Getting out on the water to explore some of Paraty’s 65 islands and 300 beaches is a must. Motor boats and schooners can be rented, but for a close-up connection with nature join a kayak tour in the Amazon rainforest The The unending expanse of green can be gazed at for hours as you f...

• العربية • Asturianu • Azərbaycanca • বাংলা • Беларуская • Български • Català • Cymraeg • Dansk • Español • Euskara • فارسی • Français • Galego • Հայերեն • Hrvatski • Ido • বিষ্ণুপ্রিয়া মণিপুরী • עברית • ქართული • Lietuvių • Magyar • Norsk bokmål • Oʻzbekcha / ўзбекча • Polski • Português • Română • Русский • Shqip • Slovenščina • Српски / srpski • Srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски • Suomi • Türkçe • Українська • Tiếng Việt • 中文 Overview of the geography of Brazil Geography of Brazil Continent Coordinates 10°S 55°W / 10°S 55°W / -10; -55 Area •Total 8,514,877km 2 (3,287,612sqmi) •Land 99.34% •Water 0.66% Coastline 7,491km (4,655mi) Borders Highest point 2,995.30m (9,827ft) Lowest point 0m (0ft) Longest river 6,992km (4,345mi) Largest lake 9,850km 2 (3,803sqmi) Climate North: tropical, South: temperate Terrain Coastal mountain ranges, vast central plateau ( Natural resources bauxite, gold, iron ore, manganese, nickel, phosphates, platinum, tin, clay, rare earth elements, uranium, petroleum, hydropower and timber Natural hazards recurring droughts in northeast; floods and occasional frost in south Environmental issues Exclusive economic zone 3,830,955km 2 (1,479,140sqmi) The country of Brazil occupies roughly half of 2 (3,287,357sqmi) which includes 8,456,510km 2 (3,265,080sqmi) of land and 55,455km 2 (21,411sqmi) of water. The highest point in Brazil is Much of the climate is tropical, with the south being relatively temperate. The largest river in Brazil, the second longes...

Head Of State And Government: President: ... (Show more) Capital: ... (Show more) Population: (2023 est.) 216,285,000 ... (Show more) Currency Exchange Rate: 1 USD equals 4.863 Brazilian real ... (Show more) Form Of Government: multiparty federal republic with two legislative houses (Federal Senate [81]; Chamber of Deputies [513]) ... (Show more) Geographic regions The Brazilian government has grouped the country’s states into five large geographic and statistical units called the Major Regions (Grandes Regiões): North (Norte), Northeast (Nordeste), Central-West (Centro-Oeste), Southeast (Sudeste), and South (Sul). The tropical North—comprising the states of The Northeast, which experiences some of the nation’s driest and hottest conditions, has nearly one-fifth of Brazil’s land area and more than one-fourth of the population. It contains the states of Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. The Southeast covers only one-tenth of Brazil’s territory but has two-fifths of its population and the greatest concentration of industrial and agricultural production in the nation. The region includes The South, which stretches below the The Central-West consists of the states of Relief Brazil is a predominantly tropical country famous for its extensive Amazon lowlands; however, highlands cover most of the national territory. Brazil’s physical features can be grouped into five main physiographic divisions: the Guiana Highlands in the North, the Ama...

• • • • • Located in central-eastern part of South America and covering an area of 8.5 million sq.km (3,287,956 sq mi), Brazil is the world's 5th largest country as well as the largest country in South America and in the Southern Hemisphere. Brazil is divided into 5 primary geographic areas: the northern Guiana Highlands; Brazilian Highlands (or plateau) in central and east; the massive Amazon River Basin; the Pantanal wetland areas of the southwest; and the Southern Highlands - to the west and south of Curitiba. As observed on the physical map of Brazil above, the Brazilian Highlands are covered by low mountain ranges and forested river valleys. From Rio de Janeiro - north to Fortaleza, a series of higher mountain ranges form a natural barrier between the Atlantic Ocean and the country's interior. The Pantanal is the world's largest freshwater wetland, a seasonally flooded plain fed by the tributaries of many rivers. For size comparison, it's almost 10 times the size of the Florida Everglades. The Amazon is the world's largest tropical rainforest. It is drained by the huge Amazon River, and more than 200 of its tributaries - with more than a dozen of those tributaries being on (The Longest Rivers of the World) list. The Sao Francisco is the longest river completely within Brazil's borders. The Guiana Highlands, a relatively flat-topped mountainous area covered by rainforest, stretches across much of northern South America. It's home to many of the planet's most spectacula...

The Earth’s surface is divided into large land masses known as continents. The continents are further subdivided into countries, some of which span over large surfaces. Countries are defined by their borders. A country’s political and natural borders determine its physical territory or size. A political boundary is an imaginary line separating one political entity or country from another. Countries can be ranked by total surface area or land area. Total surface area include the land area and territorial waters belonging to a country. The world’s three largest countries by total area are Russia, Canada, and the US. Together, these countries occupy roughly 7% of the total Earth surface. The three smallest countries are the Vatican City, Monaco, and Nauru. Historically, the largest country or empire was the British Empire, which had influence over 24% of the total Earth Surface. Contents: • • • • • • Rank Country Total Area in km 2 Land Area in km 2 Water Area in km 2 1 Russia 17,098,242 16,377,742 720,500 2 Canada 9,984,670 9,093,507 891,163 3 United States 9,833,517 9,147,593 685,924 4 China 9,596,960 9,326,410 270,550 5 8,515,770 8,358,140 157,630 6 Australia 7,741,220 7,682,300 58,920 7 India 3,287,263 2,973,193 314,070 8 2,780,400 2,736,690 43,710 9 2,724,900 2,699,700 25,200 10 Algeria 2,381,740 2,381,740 0 Russia is the largest country in the world with a total area of approximately 17.1 million km 2. Of Russia’s total surface area, water accounts for 720,500 km 2. Rus...

Area: total: 8,515,770 sq km land: 8,358,140 sq km water: 157,630 sq km note: includes Arquipelago de Fernando de Noronha, Atol das Rocas, Ilha da Trindade, Ilhas Martin Vaz, and Penedos de Sao Pedro e Sao Paulo Definition: This entry includes three subfields. Total area is the sum of all land and water areas delimited by international boundaries and/or coastlines. Land area is the aggregate of all surfaces delimited by international boundaries and/or coastlines, excluding inland water bodies (lakes, reservoirs, rivers). Water area is the sum of the surfaces of all inland water bodies, such as lakes, reservoirs, or rivers, as delimited by international boundaries and/or coastlines. Source: See Also • • • • •

One of the world’s most dazzling destinations, The ecosystems found in this giant of With such a huge country and a variety of things to do, planning an itinerary here can feel overwhelming. Here are the best places to visit in Brazil. Ouro Preto and the colonial towns of Minas Gerais An example of colonial opulence, Ouro Preto (meaning “black gold”) in One of Ouro Preto’s most famous residents was the sculptor Aleijadinho, who studied European baroque traditions and developed his own unique style. His sculptures and reliefs – some of which he carved after losing his fingers to a disease – adorn churches across the region, including in Paraty has been impeccably preserved, and it's made the city a magnet for artists and writers © Robert Harding World Imagery / Getty Images Paraty and the Saco de Mamanguá The other terminus of the Royal Road, seaside A backwater for centuries, Paraty has in recent decades attracted to writers and artists from all over the world. The city plays host to a number of prestigious events, including the literary festival FLIP, a jazz festival and a pinga festival (an excuse to drink lots of pinga, slang for cachaça, the Brazilian cane spirit that’s produced locally). Getting out on the water to explore some of Paraty’s 65 islands and 300 beaches is a must. Motor boats and schooners can be rented, but for a close-up connection with nature join a kayak tour in the Amazon rainforest The The unending expanse of green can be gazed at for hours as you f...

• العربية • Asturianu • Azərbaycanca • বাংলা • Беларуская • Български • Català • Cymraeg • Dansk • Español • Euskara • فارسی • Français • Galego • Հայերեն • Hrvatski • Ido • বিষ্ণুপ্রিয়া মণিপুরী • עברית • ქართული • Lietuvių • Magyar • Norsk bokmål • Oʻzbekcha / ўзбекча • Polski • Português • Română • Русский • Shqip • Slovenščina • Српски / srpski • Srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски • Suomi • Türkçe • Українська • Tiếng Việt • 中文 Overview of the geography of Brazil Geography of Brazil Continent Coordinates 10°S 55°W / 10°S 55°W / -10; -55 Area •Total 8,514,877km 2 (3,287,612sqmi) •Land 99.34% •Water 0.66% Coastline 7,491km (4,655mi) Borders Highest point 2,995.30m (9,827ft) Lowest point 0m (0ft) Longest river 6,992km (4,345mi) Largest lake 9,850km 2 (3,803sqmi) Climate North: tropical, South: temperate Terrain Coastal mountain ranges, vast central plateau ( Natural resources bauxite, gold, iron ore, manganese, nickel, phosphates, platinum, tin, clay, rare earth elements, uranium, petroleum, hydropower and timber Natural hazards recurring droughts in northeast; floods and occasional frost in south Environmental issues Exclusive economic zone 3,830,955km 2 (1,479,140sqmi) The country of Brazil occupies roughly half of 2 (3,287,357sqmi) which includes 8,456,510km 2 (3,265,080sqmi) of land and 55,455km 2 (21,411sqmi) of water. The highest point in Brazil is Much of the climate is tropical, with the south being relatively temperate. The largest river in Brazil, the second longes...

The Earth’s surface is divided into large land masses known as continents. The continents are further subdivided into countries, some of which span over large surfaces. Countries are defined by their borders. A country’s political and natural borders determine its physical territory or size. A political boundary is an imaginary line separating one political entity or country from another. Countries can be ranked by total surface area or land area. Total surface area include the land area and territorial waters belonging to a country. The world’s three largest countries by total area are Russia, Canada, and the US. Together, these countries occupy roughly 7% of the total Earth surface. The three smallest countries are the Vatican City, Monaco, and Nauru. Historically, the largest country or empire was the British Empire, which had influence over 24% of the total Earth Surface. Contents: • • • • • • Rank Country Total Area in km 2 Land Area in km 2 Water Area in km 2 1 Russia 17,098,242 16,377,742 720,500 2 Canada 9,984,670 9,093,507 891,163 3 United States 9,833,517 9,147,593 685,924 4 China 9,596,960 9,326,410 270,550 5 8,515,770 8,358,140 157,630 6 Australia 7,741,220 7,682,300 58,920 7 India 3,287,263 2,973,193 314,070 8 2,780,400 2,736,690 43,710 9 2,724,900 2,699,700 25,200 10 Algeria 2,381,740 2,381,740 0 Russia is the largest country in the world with a total area of approximately 17.1 million km 2. Of Russia’s total surface area, water accounts for 720,500 km 2. Rus...

• • • • • Located in central-eastern part of South America and covering an area of 8.5 million sq.km (3,287,956 sq mi), Brazil is the world's 5th largest country as well as the largest country in South America and in the Southern Hemisphere. Brazil is divided into 5 primary geographic areas: the northern Guiana Highlands; Brazilian Highlands (or plateau) in central and east; the massive Amazon River Basin; the Pantanal wetland areas of the southwest; and the Southern Highlands - to the west and south of Curitiba. As observed on the physical map of Brazil above, the Brazilian Highlands are covered by low mountain ranges and forested river valleys. From Rio de Janeiro - north to Fortaleza, a series of higher mountain ranges form a natural barrier between the Atlantic Ocean and the country's interior. The Pantanal is the world's largest freshwater wetland, a seasonally flooded plain fed by the tributaries of many rivers. For size comparison, it's almost 10 times the size of the Florida Everglades. The Amazon is the world's largest tropical rainforest. It is drained by the huge Amazon River, and more than 200 of its tributaries - with more than a dozen of those tributaries being on (The Longest Rivers of the World) list. The Sao Francisco is the longest river completely within Brazil's borders. The Guiana Highlands, a relatively flat-topped mountainous area covered by rainforest, stretches across much of northern South America. It's home to many of the planet's most spectacula...