the geography of brazil
Major Land-forms
1. Sugarloaf Mountain - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak in Rio de Janeiro at the mouth of the Guantanamo Bay on a peninsula that protrudes out to the Atlantic Ocean. It stands 1,299 feet above the harbor. It is named Sugarloaf Mountain because it resembles a traditional sugarloaf in shape. The mountain features a cable car system to the top and a panoramic view of the city.
2. Pico de Neblina - Guiana Highlands, Brazil
Pico de Neblina, also known as Neblina Peak or Fog Peak, is the highest mountain in Brazil standing at a staggering 9,823 feet. It is located in the Imeri mountain range, which is a section in the Guiana Highlands on the Brazil-Venezuelan border. The majority of the mountain is held in the Pico de Neblina national park; however, its northern slopes are also held in Venezuela's Serrania de la Neblina national park. The parks combined with a neighboring park in Venezuela create a protected area of about 80,000 square kilometers, which could be the largest national park system of tropical rain forests in the world.
Major Landmarks
1. Christ the Redeemer Statue - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Christ the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ and is located in Rio de Janeiro. Art Deco is a style that was influenced from France after World War 1 and it normally has qualities of traditional craft motifs. Christ the Redeemer was sculpted by Paul Landowski, who was a French sculptor, and later built by two engineers named Heitor de Silva Costa (of Brazil) and Albert Caquot (of France). Some interesting specs of the statue is that is spans 98 feet tall, 92 feet wide, and it has a 26 feet tall pedestal. The statue weighs about 635 metric tons and is located on Mt. Corcovado, which is 2,300 feet tall, and it overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro. Its construction occurred between the years 1922 and 1931 and was built from soapstone and reinforced concrete. This is a famous landmark mainly because it is a symbol of Brazilian Christianity and an icon for the city of Rio de Janeiro and the country of Brazil as a whole.
2. Palácio do Planalto - Brasília, Brazil
Palácio do Planalto is located in Brazils capital state Brasília. Currently, it is the designated workplace of the President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff. Oscar Niemeyer was the Brazilian architect who designed the palace. It was officially put into use on April 21, 1960. Ever since the 21st President, Juscelino Kubitschek, the palace has been utilized. Its location is in Three Powers Plaza in Brasília. The three powers can be recognized as the triangle in the plaza of the National Congress and the Supreme Federal Court. Many high ranking individuals have offices in this building like the President, Vice President, Chief of Staff, and others.
Major Bodies of Water
1. Grumari Beach - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Grumari Beach is a very isolated beach in Rio de Janeiro and is surrounded by a mountain range. It is on the Guanabara Bay. It has been known as the best preserved beach in Rio de Janeiro. The spread of the clean, white sand contrasts amazingly to the emerald green sea.
2. Blue Lake Cave - Bonito, Brazil
The Blue Lake Cave, more formally known as Gruto do Lago Azul, is a cave located about 12 and a half miles from Bonito, Brazil which is recognized for its natural beauty. Blue Lake Cave is one of the most beautiful and most famous lakes in the world. It was founded in 1924 when it was discovered by Indians. One interesting fact is that not human has stepped foot inside the wondrous cave lake.
Major Cities
1. Brasília, Brazil
Brasília is the federal capital of Brazil and the seat of government of the Federal District. The city was founded on April 21, 1960, to become the new national capital. It is the 4th most populated city in all of Brazil with an estimated population around 3,000,000 in 2014. Its planning and development went headed by Lucio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer in 1956 when Brazil was trying to change capitals from Rio to a more centralized location. Brasília holds are three branches of their federal government, which is the President, the Congress, and the Supreme Court.
2. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, the former capital of Brazil, is the second largest city in all of Brazil. The city was founded on March 1, 1565 by the Portuguese. During the time period of the war of independence for Brazil, Portugal and Brazil were trying to separate so Brazil could become an independent country. The capital was transferred then to Brasilia. It is the second most populated city of Brazil with an approximate 7,000,000 citizens in 2014. Rio de Janeiro is one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere and it is known for its beautiful natural settings, carnival celebrations, and wide variety of beaches.
1. Sugarloaf Mountain - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak in Rio de Janeiro at the mouth of the Guantanamo Bay on a peninsula that protrudes out to the Atlantic Ocean. It stands 1,299 feet above the harbor. It is named Sugarloaf Mountain because it resembles a traditional sugarloaf in shape. The mountain features a cable car system to the top and a panoramic view of the city.
2. Pico de Neblina - Guiana Highlands, Brazil
Pico de Neblina, also known as Neblina Peak or Fog Peak, is the highest mountain in Brazil standing at a staggering 9,823 feet. It is located in the Imeri mountain range, which is a section in the Guiana Highlands on the Brazil-Venezuelan border. The majority of the mountain is held in the Pico de Neblina national park; however, its northern slopes are also held in Venezuela's Serrania de la Neblina national park. The parks combined with a neighboring park in Venezuela create a protected area of about 80,000 square kilometers, which could be the largest national park system of tropical rain forests in the world.
Major Landmarks
1. Christ the Redeemer Statue - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Christ the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ and is located in Rio de Janeiro. Art Deco is a style that was influenced from France after World War 1 and it normally has qualities of traditional craft motifs. Christ the Redeemer was sculpted by Paul Landowski, who was a French sculptor, and later built by two engineers named Heitor de Silva Costa (of Brazil) and Albert Caquot (of France). Some interesting specs of the statue is that is spans 98 feet tall, 92 feet wide, and it has a 26 feet tall pedestal. The statue weighs about 635 metric tons and is located on Mt. Corcovado, which is 2,300 feet tall, and it overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro. Its construction occurred between the years 1922 and 1931 and was built from soapstone and reinforced concrete. This is a famous landmark mainly because it is a symbol of Brazilian Christianity and an icon for the city of Rio de Janeiro and the country of Brazil as a whole.
2. Palácio do Planalto - Brasília, Brazil
Palácio do Planalto is located in Brazils capital state Brasília. Currently, it is the designated workplace of the President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff. Oscar Niemeyer was the Brazilian architect who designed the palace. It was officially put into use on April 21, 1960. Ever since the 21st President, Juscelino Kubitschek, the palace has been utilized. Its location is in Three Powers Plaza in Brasília. The three powers can be recognized as the triangle in the plaza of the National Congress and the Supreme Federal Court. Many high ranking individuals have offices in this building like the President, Vice President, Chief of Staff, and others.
Major Bodies of Water
1. Grumari Beach - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Grumari Beach is a very isolated beach in Rio de Janeiro and is surrounded by a mountain range. It is on the Guanabara Bay. It has been known as the best preserved beach in Rio de Janeiro. The spread of the clean, white sand contrasts amazingly to the emerald green sea.
2. Blue Lake Cave - Bonito, Brazil
The Blue Lake Cave, more formally known as Gruto do Lago Azul, is a cave located about 12 and a half miles from Bonito, Brazil which is recognized for its natural beauty. Blue Lake Cave is one of the most beautiful and most famous lakes in the world. It was founded in 1924 when it was discovered by Indians. One interesting fact is that not human has stepped foot inside the wondrous cave lake.
Major Cities
1. Brasília, Brazil
Brasília is the federal capital of Brazil and the seat of government of the Federal District. The city was founded on April 21, 1960, to become the new national capital. It is the 4th most populated city in all of Brazil with an estimated population around 3,000,000 in 2014. Its planning and development went headed by Lucio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer in 1956 when Brazil was trying to change capitals from Rio to a more centralized location. Brasília holds are three branches of their federal government, which is the President, the Congress, and the Supreme Court.
2. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, the former capital of Brazil, is the second largest city in all of Brazil. The city was founded on March 1, 1565 by the Portuguese. During the time period of the war of independence for Brazil, Portugal and Brazil were trying to separate so Brazil could become an independent country. The capital was transferred then to Brasilia. It is the second most populated city of Brazil with an approximate 7,000,000 citizens in 2014. Rio de Janeiro is one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere and it is known for its beautiful natural settings, carnival celebrations, and wide variety of beaches.