Brazil is the largest country in South America with over 7,000 km of coastline and diverse landscapes ranging from dense Amazon jungles to tropical beaches. It has a population of over 190 million people, mostly Portuguese speakers, and was formerly a colony of Portugal. Brazil has a complex system of rivers, including the second longest river in the world, the Amazon, and varies climates from equatorial to subtropical.

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2. Why is Brazil special? Beautiful coastline stretching over 7,000 kilometers. (roughly 4,350 miles)

3. Lush valley's of dense amazon jungles and tropical beaches.

4. One of the largest and most diverse countries in the world.

5. Second largest Christian population in the world.

6. Geography The largest country in South America.

7. Brazil includes Atlantic islands.

8. Is the 5 th largest country in the world.

9. Most terrain lies between 660 to 2,600 feet of elevation.

10. Geography (2) Famous mountains: Mantiqueira, Espinhaco, and Guiana Highlands.

11. Includes the Orinoco river system.

12. Pico da Neblina is the highest point in Brazil. (9,823 feet high)