Size, Location, and Fellow Neighbors
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- Brazil is 3,288,000 sq miles.
- Slightly smaller than the United States.
- It is neighbored by Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru,
Land and Geography
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- Brazil has a total of 5 regions.
- It is mostly flat to rolling lowlands.
- It also consists of some plains, hills, and mountains.
Climate for the Average Man in Brazil
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- Mostly tropical, but temperate in the southern regions.
- The temperatures can go anywhere from 66-81 degrees.
Amazon River
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- Bigger than the seven largest rivers combined.
- The second longest river in the world.
- Flows through the countries of Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, Columbia,
Copacabana Beach
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- It is one of the most famous beaches in the world.
- It has 4 km of balneario beach.
- The district was originally called Sacopenapa meaning "the way of the socos".
Flora
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- The bright yellow ipe- amarelo (Tabebuia vellesoi) is the national flower of Brazil.
- Brazil is home to 55,000 different plant species.
- There are no carnivorous plants.
- Brazil holds many different types of fungi.
- The national tree of Brazil is the Caesalpinia echinata or Brazilwood.
Fauna
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- The national bird of Brazil is the Turdus rufiventris, also known as the rufous-bellied thrush.
- The most native species of monkey is the howler monkey which is very loud.
- There is 19 main species in Brazil.
- The city holds a high wild and domestic cat population.
- A majority of the animals are aquatic.