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Brazil is bordered by the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, and French Guiana. 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 Amazon.
Central Plateau occupying the central portions of Brazil, with sedimentary and crystalline formations. Approximately 85% were once covered by cerrado vegetation, of which only a small portion remains intact. In addition to the plateau regions, several adjoining or enclosed mountain ranges are considered to be part of the Brazilian Highlands.
The highest and lowest points in China constitute the greatest elevation range within any single country at 9,002 metres (29,534 ft). The elevation ranges are also great in Nepal 8,789 metres (28,835 ft), Pakistan 8,611 metres (28,251 ft), and India 8,588 metres (28,176 ft). Monaco's
Physiographic world map with mountain ranges and highland areas in brown, pink, and gray. This is a list of mountain ranges on Earth and a few other astronomical bodies.First, the highest and longest mountain ranges on Earth are listed, followed by more comprehensive alphabetical lists organized by continent.
Mountain ranges of Brazil. Related categories. Category:Mountains of Brazil; Pages in category "Mountain ranges of Brazil" The following 40 pages are in this category ...
Serra do Mar with Atlantic rain forest Amethyst from Serra do Mar, on display at the Smithsonian, USA View of the Serra do Mar mountain range from Curitiba, southern Brazil. The Serra do Mar (Portuguese: [ˈsɛʁɐ du ˈmaʁ]; Portuguese for 'Sea Ridge') is a 1,500 km (930 mi) long system of mountain ranges and escarpments in Southeastern Brazil.
Mountain Metres Feet Range Notes Pico da Neblina: 2,995: 9,826: Serra do Imeri Highest in Brazil; 2015 measurement, previous measurements of 3014 m (1966) and 2994 m (2004) Pico 31 de Março: 2,974: 9,757: Serra do Imeri Shared with Venezuela; 2015 measurement, previous measurements of 2992 m (1966) and 2973 m (2004) Pico da Bandeira: 2,891: 9,485
Range coordinates 05°15′N 60°50′W / 5.250°N 60.833°W / 5.250; - The Eastern Tepuis ( Spanish : Tepuyes Orientales [1] ), also known as the Roraima–Ilú range , is a mountain chain stretching for some 60 kilometres (37 mi) along the border between Guyana , Venezuela and, to a small extent, Brazil . [2]