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  2. Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden - Wikipedia

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    The Botanical Garden has an important research institute, which develops a wide range of botanical studies in Brazil. The institute has taxonomists who specialize in the identification and conservation of the neotropical flora. The gardens house collections that include bromeliads, orchids, carnivorous plants, and cacti. These include Brazil ...

  3. List of botanical gardens in Brazil - Wikipedia

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    Botanical gardens in Brazil have collections consisting entirely of Brazil native and endemic species; most have a collection that include plants from around the world. There are botanical gardens and arboreta in all states and territories of Brazil, most are administered by local governments, some are privately owned.

  4. List of World Heritage Sites in Brazil - Wikipedia

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    The park, located on the border with Venezuela, comprises equatorial rainforests and cloud forests on the mountain slopes. The area is rich in wildlife. The park contains Brazil's highest mountain, Pico da Neblina, at 2,995 m (9,826 ft) (pictured). [37] [38] Serra da Bocaina National Park: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro: 1996 vii, x (natural)

  5. List of World Heritage Sites in South America - Wikipedia

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    The park is characterized by table-top mountains that cover 65% of the area and are of both geological and biological interest, providing habitat to a large number of endemic species. Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall is included in the property. [6] Central Amazon Conservation Complex: State of Amazonas, Brazil

  6. Brazilian Highlands - Wikipedia

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    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.

  7. Geography of Rio de Janeiro - Wikipedia

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    The city has parks and ecological reserves such as the Tijuca National Park, the world's first urban forest and UNESCO Environmental Heritage and Biosphere Reserve; Pedra Branca State Park, which houses the highest point of Rio de Janeiro, the peak of Pedra Branca; the Quinta da Boa Vista complex; the Botanical Garden; [5] Rio's Zoo; Parque Lage; and the Passeio Público, the first public park ...

  8. Landmarks in Curitiba - Wikipedia

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    The Botanical Garden of Curitiba were designed in the French style and are a source of botanic reference in Brazil. In the gardens, there is a greenhouse, with a metal frame and a fountain. Visitors can hike along paths through a native forest. The native forest is filled with paths for hiking. There is an exhibition space, a library, a theatre ...

  9. Category:Botanical gardens in Brazil - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Botanical gardens in Brazil" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. *