This book presents the Brazilian natural space and environment. It describes the main environmental aspects of Brazil in relation to geology, climate, geomorphology, vegetation, fauna, water resources and environmental issues.
The book presents a beautifully illustrated overview of the physical geography of the Amazon Forest, the central Brazilian savannah (Cerrado), the Cocais Forest, the semi-arid area (Caatinga), the Atlantic Forest area, the Pantanal (Brazilian wetlands), the Auraucárias Plateau, the Pampas area (South grasslands) and the Brazilian Coastal Environment (beaches and mangroves).
Presents the physical space of Brazil to the world
Colorful illustrations highlight the natural beauty of Brazil
First book on the Brazilian natural environment in English
André Augusto Rodrigues Salgado
Brazilian natural space Amazon forest Amazonian Savannah Atlantic forest area Brazilian wetlands South grasslands Brazilian coastal environment Environmental Geography area studies