Brazilian Highlands:
This magnificent landscape of southeastern
Brazil is 800 miles in length and contains varied mountain ranges, namely the Serra de Mantiquiera, Serra do Paranapiataba, Serra Geral, and Serra do Mar. The estimated highest point is 7,368 ft (2,245m).
Brazilian Shield:
The shield is a geologic formation lying south of the Amazon. Hundreds of rivers and streams flow through this area on their way to the
Amazon These rivers contain a large number of migratory fish species.
Cape Horn:
The southernmost tip of South America, remains a maritime legend to this day, as sailing around this remote point and through its violent stretch of chaotic water is one of the most challenging nautical routes on the planet.
Guina Highlands:
Over 1,000 miles in length, the Highlands stretch from southern
Venezuela to the northern border of
Brazil. It's a vast plateau, one marked by deep gorges, tropical rain forests, numerous rivers and waterfalls. It's famed for the highest waterfall in the world (Angel Falls) at 3,212 ft (979m) high. The highest point is Mt. Roraima on the borders of Brazil,
Guyana and Venezuela at 9,219 ft (2,810m).
Llanos:
This large and very fertile plain, located in eastern and central
Colombia, and central and southern
Venezuela, is drained by the
Orinoco River and its many tributaries. It's approximately 225,000 sq. miles (582,000 sq. km) in size.
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