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).
