41. Brazil - Kay's AS & A2 Geography http//darkwing.uoregon.edu/~sergiok/brasil.html. brazilian Institute of Geographyand Statistics or IBGE Official data, much of which is broken down by region. http://www.geography.btinternet.co.uk/brazil.htm

Click on the globe to return to my homepage Brazil Background, news, history and statistics Urban issues Economic development Rainforest/Amazonia ... Advance Brazil Translation problems! Some of the pages you link to may be in Portuguese. Try viewing the page with the help of Babel Fish. http://babelfish.altavista.com/ Background, news, history and statistics The Brazilian News digest. Scroll down right-hand column to click to a page of news links in English. http://www.thebrazilian.com My Brasil Sergio Koreisha's eclectic guide to Brazil with links to all types of information. Useful factfile compiled from other sources. http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~sergiok/brasil.html Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics or IBGE Official data, much of which is broken down by region. Version in English. http://www.ibge.gov.br/english/default.php History of Brazil http://www.emayzine.com/lectures/HISTOR~6.htm Brazil A page of background information including a map. http://www.if.ufrj.br/general/brazil.html Brazil's Ministry of External Relations provides summaries on a variety of topics including social housing, education, family planning, tourism, the rainforest, the four-year plan and a variety of regions and states.

42. Biome Page - Kay's AS & A2 Geography American Virtual geography Department project http//www.colorado.edu/geography/virtdept/contents andJurua gas fields in the heart of the brazilian Amazon (Aug http://www.geography.btinternet.co.uk/biome.htm

Click on the globe to return to my homepage Biomes The natural environment Small ecosystems structure links and succession "Terrestial, atmospheric and biotic processes interconnect to create a distinctive vegetation type. Human demands can affect a biome which requires sensitive management if irreversible damage is to be avoided." WJEC specification see also: Exploring sustainability theory biodiversity case studies ... rainforest Nature Electronic version of highly-regarded journal. http://www.nature.com/nature/ Biogeographical theory A basic wordlist of terms used in ecology. http://www.netcore.ca/~gibsonjs/dict3g2.htm Biology pages John Kimball is a retired US teacher and successful textbook author. A good source of information on essential theoretical concepts. http://www.ultranet.com/~jkimball/BiologyPages/ http://www.ultranet.com/~jkimball/BiologyPages/T/TOC.html#ecology Biomes or world vegetation regions are covered in some detail by Susan L. Woodward of Radford University as part of the North American Virtual Geography Department project

43. 04.15.98 - Brazilian Government Honors Environmentalist Sternberg Sternberg, 80, is a brazilian native and former chair of geography of Brazil atthe University of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, where he founded the Center for http://www.berkeley.edu/news/berkeleyan/1998/0415/sternberg.html

Stories for April 15, 1998 Higher Education in the 21st Century: Eugene Garcia Brazilian Government Honors Environmentalist Sternberg A Personal Perspective on Affirmative Action Volunteer 3,000 Signs Up for Peace Corps Duty Minority Admissions and Me 1998 Distinguished Teaching Awards ... Reimagining a BART Station Brazilian Government Honors Environmentalist Sternberg by Robert Sanders, Public Affairs posted Apr. 15, 1998 Sternberg, 80, is a Brazilian native and former chair of Geography of Brazil at the University of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, where he founded the Center for Research in the Geography of Brazil. He joined the Berkeley geography faculty in 1964 and became an emeritus professor in 1988. He has explored and studied the Amazon for half a century, writing about its physical geography, ecology and anthropology as well as its history and politics. His emphasis has always been on how human society affects the environment, such as the impact of improper use of soil, water, flora and fauna, or the concentration of resources in the hands of a few people. He has written and lectured worldwide on deforestation and other ecological problems in the Amazon, many of which he has documented with photographs.

44. Geography Of Rio geography and Development Of Rio de Janeiro. Site And Situation. Rio is locatedjust north of the Tropic of Capricorn along the brazilian Atlantic coast. http://www.macalester.edu/courses/geog61/chad/geograph.htm

Geography and Development Of Rio de Janeiro Site And Situation Rio de Janeiro is situated on one of the most unique sites in the world. Surrounded by picturesque mountains, coves, and beaches, it is modern city and home to over 11 million inhabitants. Rio is located just north of the Tropic of Capricorn along the Brazilian Atlantic coast. The te rrain is characterized by steep hills and mountains which are offshoots of the mountain range Sierra do Mar. These hills are granite based and lead inland to form the Brazilian Highlands. One of the most famous is the coastal mountain Sugar Loaf, which is the landmark most commonly associated with Rio. The original city was founded just inland from the coast on an inlet known as Guanabara Bay. This was thought to have been the mouth of a river, hence the name of Rio(meaning river) de Janeiro, given to the city. Early City Planning The three essential functions of early Portuguese settlements are access from the hinterland and the sea, military strongholds and religious centers. The center of the city, or Central Zone Expansion Of the City Since the hills existed mainly to the south, most expansion was directed northward. The

45. Brazilian Universities By Sergio Koreisha Translate this page brazilian Institutions of Higher Learning, General Education Informationfrom brazilian Institute of geography and Statistics. IBGE. http://www.uoregon.edu/~sergiok/brasil/bruniversities.html

Brazilian Institutions of Higher Learning General Education Information from Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. IBGE Fapesp Scholarship Information for Higher Education Council of Brazilian University Rectors Contains General Information on ALL Universities in Brazil - No Direct URLs If you do not find the institution you are searching for here, please check the city or state where it is located. Those pages have greater update frequencies. Rio Grande do Sul Santa Catarina Parana Sao Paulo ... Mato Grosso do Sul Tocantins Bahia Alagoas Sergipe Pernambuco ... Rondonia Acre Roraima Research Libraries Vocational Training Academic Papers ... IFSC IQSC IEE FM - Faculdade de Medicina IB ... UNICAMP - Universidade Estadual de Campinas Economics Institute Arquivo Edgard Leuenroth Centro de Documenta o Cultural Alexandre Eul lio CEPAGRI - Centro de Ensino e Pesquisa em Agricultura ... ITA - Aeronautics Technical Institute UNESP - Universidade Estadual Paulista UNESP - S.J. Rio Preto UNESP - Guaratingueta UNESP -Bauru ... UNESP - Botucatu Medicine Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos PUC Campinas Universidade de Ribeirao Preto ... INPE - National Institute for Space Research Instituto de Pesquisas Energeticas e Nucleares High Energy and Nuclear Research Institute Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul Universidade de Franca Universidade Santa Cecilia Universidade de Guarulhos ... Conselho Estadual de Educacao de SP State Educational Council Instituto de Pesquisas Energeticas e Nucleares High Energy and Nuclear Research Institute

46. Maps Geography Maps of Several European Cities; brazilian Institute of geography Statistics; USGeological Service Lots of information about publications but with persistence http://www.uoregon.edu/~sergiok/maps.html

World Geography Mapquiz Superb Collection of Canadian Maps (Limited but excellent selection of maps of other regions of the World; try creating your own map) Maps of Europe Collection of Country Maps produced by the CIA and available through the University of Texas Maps of Several European Cities US Geological Service Lots of information about publications but with persistence one can also hunt for maps. Links to Various Map SOurces Various Different Maps Compiled by Lynn Salmon Geography Links Compiled by UO Physics Dept. Mapquest Locate yourself anywhere in the US Volcanoes Volcano World Mount St. Helens Slide Show DeLorme Maps check out their map demonstrations Rare Map Collection of New World Designing a Virtual Atlas on the WWW Find Out Where You Are? Time of Sunrise/Sunset in US Locations ... Go Back to Quick Index ^MPlease feel free to send me your comments via e-mail. accesses October 10, 1995.

47. Geography Index BRAZIL PHYSICAL geography Basic information on physical geography. Interestingto contrast this brazilian description with what you read in standard UK http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/cherwell/geog/geog.html

Cherwell Geography Page A selection of resources and sites for use in and out of lessons This page is maintained by Andrew Hubbard using HTML Notepad Read about the 1997 Field Trip to the Lake District Natural Disasters Volcano World The Ten Largest Earthquakes Earthquake Facts Earthquakes ... Earthquake Research Institute, Tokyo Pollution Acid Rain Destruction of the Aral Sea The Sea Empress Oil Spill Climate World Climate Report Return to list at top of page Ecosystems Rainforest Destruction In Brazil Threatened Ecosystems in India Development Christian Aid ODA African Flags and Facts Lonely Planet Guide to Brazil ... Geography of Japan (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Energy Nuclear Energy Solar Energy Centre for Alternative Technology, Wales Urban Planning Urban Planning and Public Transport in Brazil Brazil The World Factbook 1995 Statistics about Brazil summarised - population, transport, area, political parties, economics, etc. BRAZIL - STATES AND CITIES Brazilian govt. tourist site. Looks like useful info. on different states, plus photographs. BRAZIL - PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY Basic information on physical geography. Interesting to contrast this Brazilian description with what you read in standard UK textbooks.

48. Flags Of Brazil - Geography; Flags, Map, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Re Images in several sizes and links to country facts.Category Reference Flags Regional Brazil...... See also Flags of brazilian States Click on the flag to see the map Revised 7Sep-99Maps of brazil; Flag, Map, Economy, brazil Map geography, Climate, Natural http://www.immigration-usa.com/flags/brazil_flags.html

Index Map Geography People ... Brazil Independence day parade in Vicario Geral (9-Sep-99 Douglas Engle/ AP via Yahoo! See also Flags of Brazilian States Click on the flag to see the map. Thank you for making this an award winning site Please put this page in your BOOKMARKS - - - - - ITA Home Page The IMMIGRATION Superhighway Feedback ITA WWWDesign ... Yahoo search Revised 7-Sep-99 Maps of brazil; Flag, Map, Economy, brazil Map Geography, Climate, Natural brazil Maps Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, The Bahamian Maps Population, The Bahamian Map Social Statistics, The Bahamian Maps Political System HTML Colors; Greece The Bahamian Maps Geography Economy, people, The Bahamian Map communications, transportation,The Bahamian Maps flags, maps

49. ABC Country Book Of Brazil - Defense Flag, Map, Economy, Geography, Climate, Nat Branches brazilian Army, brazilian Navy (includes Marines), brazilian Air Force,Federal Revised 13August-1997 HTML Colors; Greece geography Economy, people http://www.immigration-usa.com/wfb/brazil_defense.html

Index Flag Geography People ... Feedback Brazil Branches: Brazilian Army, Brazilian Navy (includes Marines), Brazilian Air Force, Federal Police (paramilitary) Manpower availability: males age 15-49 44,301,765; males fit for military service 29,815,576; males reach military age (18) annually 1,703,438 (1995 est.) Defense expenditures: exchange rate conversion - $5.0 billion, 0.9% of GDP (1994) Thank you for making this an award winning site Please put this page in your BOOKMARKS - - - - - www.usais.org - USA Immigration Services. U.S Green Cards, Visas, Citizenship, Green Card Lottery, INS Forms, Immigration Information. ITA Home Page The IMMIGRATION Superhighway Feedback ... Yahoo search Revised 13-August-1997 HTML Colors; Greece Geography Economy, people, communications, transportation, flags, maps Thank you for making this an award winning site Please put this page in your BOOKMARKS - - - - - www.usais.org - USA Immigration Services. U.S Green Cards, Visas, Citizenship, Green Card Lottery, INS Forms, Immigration Information. ITA Home Page The IMMIGRATION Superhighway Feedback ... Yahoo search Revised 13-August-1997 HTML Colors; Greece Geography Economy, people, communications, transportation, flags, maps

50. Interesting WWW Sites In The World - Brazilian Mirror SITES DA WWW INTERESANTES NO MUNDO brazilian MIRROR. Main Menu. Time, geographyand Weather World Time, Calendar, geography, Nature, Maps, Weather http://www.aprocura.com.br/world/

ESPELHO BRASILEIRO SITES DA WWW INTERESANTES NO MUNDO BRAZILIAN MIRROR INTERESTING WWW SITES IN THE WORLD INTERESTING WWW SITES IN THE WORLD Sergey Rimashevsky. The Unrealized Dream. 1996 English Belarusian Russian Welcome to the Interesting WWW Sites in the World! This web site is designed and maintained by Dr. Nikolai N. Kostyukovich , Head of the Department of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. The catalogue presents some 800 the fresh links to multilingual resources of worldwide content available now on the Internet. The web site is always in developmental stage and updated regularly. All changes in the list of pages and their updates are marked by New! and Updated on Site Map only. If you know interesting sites of worldwide content not currently included on this list, please send your propositions. Main Menu Time, Geography and Weather World Time, Calendar, Geography, Nature, Maps, Weather... History, Cultures and Biographies World History, Cultures, Religions, Heritage, Biographies... Languages, Literatures and Arts

51. Brazil Geography Wildlife And History photos, geography, descriptions, historical references, flora and fauna. BrazilWonderful resources from Rick Brainard 18th Century History Guide. brazilian http://gosouthamerica.about.com/cs/brazgeog/?iam=dpile&terms=brazil

52. Brazil Government 2000 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resou Political parties and leaders brazilian Democratic Movement Party or PMDB JaderBARBALHO, president; brazilian Labor Party or PTB Jose Carlos MARTINEZ http://www.photius.com/wfb2000/countries/brazil/brazil_government.html

1999 INDEX 1996 INDEX Introduction Geography ... Population Government Economy Communicat's Transportation Military ... [TOP] Brazil Government 2000 Country name: conventional long form: Federative Republic of Brazil conventional short form: Brazil local long form: Republica Federativa do Brasil local short form: Brasil Data code: BR Government type: federative republic Capital: Brasilia Administrative divisions: 26 states (estados, singular - estado) and 1 federal district* (distrito federal); Acre, Alagoas, Amapa, Amazonas, Bahia, Ceara, Distrito Federal*, Espirito Santo, Goias, Maranhao, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Para, Paraiba, Parana, Pernambuco, Piaui, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Norte, Rio Grande do Sul, Rondonia, Roraima, Santa Catarina, Sao Paulo, Sergipe, Tocantins Independence: 7 September 1822 (from Portugal) National holiday: Independence Day, 7 September (1822) Constitution: 5 October 1988 Legal system: based on Roman codes; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction Suffrage: voluntary between 16 and 18 years of age and over 70; compulsory over 18 and under 70 years of age

53. Brazil Government - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Political parties and leaders brazilian Democratic Movement Party or PMDB PaesDE ANDRADE, president; Liberal Front Party or PFL Jose JORGE, president http://www.photius.com/wfb/wfb1999/brazil/brazil_government.html

Geography People Government Economy Communicat's Transportation Military ... [TOP] Brazil Government Country name: conventional long form: Federative Republic of Brazil conventional short form: Brazil local long form: Republica Federativa do Brasil local short form: Brasil Data code: BR Government type: federal republic Capital: Brasilia Administrative divisions: Independence: 7 September 1822 (from Portugal) National holiday: Independence Day, 7 September (1822) Constitution: 5 October 1988 Legal system: based on Roman codes; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction Suffrage: voluntary between 16 and 18 years of age and over 70; compulsory over 18 and under 70 years of age Executive branch: chief of state: head of government: cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 4 October 1998 (next to be held NA October 2002) election results: Legislative branch: bicameral National Congress or Congresso Nacional consists of the Federal Senate or Senado Federal (81 seats; three members from each state or federal district elected according to the principle of majority to serve eight-year terms; one-third elected after a four year period, two-thirds elected after the next four-year period) and the Chamber of Deputies or Camara dos Deputados (513 seats; members are elected by proportional representation to serve four-year terms)

54. The Brazilian Amazon: Study Abroad 2001, Michigan State University the intersection of social and environmental change in the brazilian Amazon. SSC496 Foreign Area Field Study GEO151 - Cultural geography GEO445 - Environment http://www.geo.msu.edu/brazil/brazil.html

Human-Environment Intersection: Study Abroad Program in the Brazilian Amazon May 9 - June 6, 2001 What's this program about? Where does it take place? What can I study? Where will I live? How much does it cost? Whom do I contact? Links for more info What's this program about? Top The objective of this study abroad program is to provide students with an opportunity to examine first hand the intersection of social and environmental change in the Brazilian Amazon. The program will combine field experience with lectures by Amazonian experts in-country and MSU faculty with intimate knowledge of the region. The program applies an interdisciplinary design with an emphasis on the historical, social, ecological, and geographical dimensions of development and change in Amazonia. Students will learn about the social processes influencing environmental change, and the geographic techniques currently used to investigate and monitor land cover patterns. Highlights of the program include: an eight day research excursion aboard an Amazonian river-ferry on the Rio Negro and Amazon Rivers, with several side trips down tributaries, through the flooded forests, and stops at small villages along the way to experience local culture including indigenous, caboclo, and campesino communities; camping under the rain forest canopy at the Smithsonian/INPA Biological Dynamics of Forest Fragments Project field station; exploring the cascading waterfalls and caverns hidden beneath the vast Amazonian forest cover; a weekend retreat at one of Amazonia’s luxury jungle lodges, enabling students to study the inner-workings of eco-tourism; and tours of historic Manaus and the Free Trade Zone, with visits to several Amazonian research centers.

55. The Amazon Basin: Geography The Amazon Basin geography The two great brazilian cities of the Amazon are Belémat the mouth and Manaus upstream at the confluence of the Rio Negro with http://www.amazonian-fish.co.uk/geog.html

The Amazon Basin: Geography The two great Brazilian cities of the Amazon are Belém at the mouth and Manaus upstream at the confluence of the Rio Negro with the river Amazon. Belém is a long established town that was given city status in 1655. It is a trading city that grew rapidly during the rubber boom years and although rubber is no longer important it still is a trading centre for Amazonian products such as Brazil nuts and wood. It is also a centre for Amazonian studies and the Museo (museum) Paraense Emílio Goeldi should be visited by all those interested in the Amazonian flora and fauna. The third most important Brazilian Amazonian town is Santarém, which is situated on the right bank of the Tapajós River, near its confluence with the Amazon River. It is another rapidly growing city but manages to retain more of the traditional feel of an Amazonian town. The most important Peruvian city on the Amazon is Iquitos. This port is about 3,700 km from the Atlantic Ocean. The city grew rapidly during the rubber boom but then went into rapid recline from which it is yet to fully recover, although the population has recently increased rapidly. Media browser - click on picture to select Preparing manioc, the staple food of the Amazon. Ruth is stirring the manioc flower during the roasting process. The use of a paddle for this purpose is common practice! The preparation of manioc flower is an involved process because the tuber when removed from the ground is poisonous because of the presence of prussic acid.

56. 1Up Travel > Geography Of Brazil. Geography, Climate, Location, Area, Size, Terr According to revised figure of brazilian Institute of geography and Statistics (FundaçãoInstituto Brasileiro de Geografia e EstatísticaIBGE), which takes http://www.1uptravel.com/geography/brazil.html

Flags Maps Sightseeing Travel Warnings ... Travel Reservations and Bookings More Categories Introduction Topography Local Life Local Cuisine Local Holidays Festivals-Events Embassies Administration News Stand Worth a See !! Sight Seeing Maps Flags Shopping Eating Out Recreation Travel Essentials Country Facts Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Search 1Up Travel You are here 1Up Travel ADVERTISEMENT Country At a Glance Introduction Topography History-Culture Local Life ... Newstand Worth a Visit !! Cities Sight Seeing Maps Shopping ... Travel Links Country Facts Introduction Geography People Government ... Transnational issues Related Country Guide Detailed Maps Hotel Database Country Flag ... Travel Warning Geographical Facts of Brazil Location: Eastern South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean Geographic coordinates: 10 00 S, 55 00 W Map references: South America Area: total: 8,511,965 sq km land: 8,456,510 sq km water: 55,455 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 Area - comparative: slightly smaller than the US Land boundaries: total: 14,691 km

57. Brazil Government 2001 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resou Political parties and leaders brazilian Democratic Movement Party or PMDB JaderBARBALHO, president; brazilian Labor Party or PTB Roberto JEFFERSON http://www.workmall.com/wfb2001/brazil/brazil_government.html

2000 INDEX 1999 INDEX 1998 INDEX 1996 INDEX ... People Government Gov. Leaders Economy Communications Transportation ... [TOP] Brazil Government 2001 http://www.photius.com/wfb2001/brazil/brazil_government.html SOURCE: 2001 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Country name: conventional long form: Federative Republic of Brazil conventional short form: Brazil local long form: Republica Federativa do Brasil local short form: Brasil Government type: federative republic Capital: Brasilia Administrative divisions: 26 states (estados, singular - estado) and 1 federal district* (distrito federal); Acre, Alagoas, Amapa, Amazonas, Bahia, Ceara, Distrito Federal*, Espirito Santo, Goias, Maranhao, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Para, Paraiba, Parana, Pernambuco, Piaui, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Norte, Rio Grande do Sul, Rondonia, Roraima, Santa Catarina, Sao Paulo, Sergipe, Tocantins Independence: 7 September 1822 (from Portugal) National holiday: Independence Day, 7 September (1822) Constitution: 5 October 1988 Legal system: based on Roman codes; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction

58. Brazil Government 2002 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resou Political parties and leaders brazilian Democratic Movement Party or PMDB MichelTEMER, president; brazilian Labor Party or PTB Jose Carlos MARTINEZ http://www.greekorthodoxchurch.org/wfb2002/brazil/brazil_government.html

2002 INDEX Country Ranks DEFINITIONS Introduction ... History Government Gov. Leaders Flags Economy Communications ... [TOP] Brazil Government - 2002 http://www.greekorthodoxchurch.org/wfb2002/brazil/brazil_government.html SOURCE: 2002 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Country name conventional long form: Federative Republic of Brazil conventional short form: Brazil local short form: Brasil local long form: Republica Federativa do Brasil Government type federative republic Capital Brasilia Administrative divisions 26 states (estados, singular - estado) and 1 federal district* (distrito federal); Acre, Alagoas, Amapa, Amazonas, Bahia, Ceara, Distrito Federal*, Espirito Santo, Goias, Maranhao, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Para, Paraiba, Parana, Pernambuco, Piaui, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Norte, Rio Grande do Sul, Rondonia, Roraima, Santa Catarina, Sao Paulo, Sergipe, Tocantins Independence 7 September 1822 (from Portugal) National holiday Independence Day, 7 September (1822) Constitution 5 October 1988 Legal system based on Roman codes; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction

59. Brazil - Government, History, Population, Geography And Maps geography—note largest country in South America; shares common boundaries withevery South American Nationality noun brazilian(s) adjective brazilian. http://www.worldrover.com/vital/brazil.html

Search the Net: History 100% Free Clip Art including world flags and 1000's more images and photos! Brazil source: CIA World Factbook 1998 Brazil Geography [Top of Page] Location: Eastern South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean Geographic coordinates: 10 00 S, 55 00 W Map references: South America Area: total: 8,511,965 sq km land: 8,456,510 sq km water: 55,455 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 slightly smaller than the US Land boundaries: total: 14,691 km border countries: Argentina 1,224 km, Bolivia 3,400 km, Colombia 1,643 km, French Guiana 673 km, Guyana 1,119 km, Paraguay 1,290 km, Peru 1,560 km, Suriname 597 km, Uruguay 985 km, Venezuela 2,200 km Coastline: 7,491 km Maritime claims: contiguous zone: 24 nm continental shelf: 200 nm exclusive economic zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 12 nm Climate: mostly tropical, but temperate in south Terrain: mostly flat to rolling lowlands in north; some plains, hills, mountains, and narrow coastal belt Elevation extremes: lowest point: Atlantic Ocean m highest point: Pico da Neblina 3,014 m

60. Geography Case Studies Brazil. The following websites contain information that will be useful for yourbrazilian case study. General Information. brazilian Embassy in London. http://www.landau-forte.org.uk/geography/brazil.htm

Acid Rain Brazil Liverpool Natural Hazards Rain Forest Rivers Tsunami Yellowstone Waste Disposal Brazil The following websites contain information that will be useful for your Brazilian case study. General Information Brazilian Embassy in London A brilliant all round site for general information about Brazil. The navigation bar provides easy access to information about every aspect of Brazil. Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística Web Site Meu Brasil by Sergio Koreisha - Brazil Population and Development (Including Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara Bay) BBC Education - GCSE Revision Bite - Cities in LEDCs BBC Education - GCSE Revision Bite - Population Resources and Development BBC Education - GCSE Revision Bite - Measuring Quality of Life Harbor of Rio de Janeiro Basic Sanitation Program for the Guanabara Bay Basin Environment News Service: Oil Spill in Rio's Guanabara Bay Environment News Service: Brazil's Petrobras Fined the Maximum for Giant Oil Spill ... Oil Spill Pollutes Brazilian Shoreline (washingtonpost.com)

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