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Maharashtra State BoardSSC (English Medium) 10th Standard

Physical Division of Brazil> The Coasts

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The coasts

  • Brazil's coastline is 7,400 kilometers long, making it the world's 16th longest national coastline.
  • That can be divided into two parts. Specifically, the northern and eastern coasts.
  • The northern coast extends from Amapa province in the north to Rio Grande do Norte in the east. This can be called the North Atlantic coast.
  • The eastern coast extends southward from there.
  • The southernmost beach on the Brazilian coast of the South Atlantic Ocean is called Praia do Cassino or Casino Beach. It is thought to be the world's longest sandy beach. The beach runs continuously for more than 200 kilometers.
  • The northern coast is distinguished by the mouths of numerous rivers, including the Amazon. As a result, this is a low-lying region.
  • The Marajo Island, as well as the Marajo and Sao Marcos Bays, are located on the northern coast. Marajo is a large coastal island located between the Amazon and Tocantins rivers.
  • A large number of smaller rivers flow into the eastern coast. Sao Francisco is the only major river that meets the Atlantic Ocean here.
  • The Brazilian coast is distinguished by a large number of beaches and sand dune complexes.
  • Coral reefs and atoll islands protect the Brazilian coast in some places.
Maharashtra State Board: Class 10

Key Points: Physical Division of Brazil> The Coasts

  • Brazil has a coastline of about 7400 km, divided into the northern coast and the eastern coast.
  • The northern coast (Amapa to Rio Grande do Norte) is part of the North Atlantic coast and is low-lying due to many river mouths, including the Amazon.
  • Marajo Island, located between the mouths of the Amazon and Tocantins Rivers, is a major coastal island.
  • The eastern coast is drained by many small rivers, with the Sao Francisco River being the only major one entering the Atlantic Ocean here.
  • The Brazilian coast features beaches, sand dunes, and is partly protected by coral reefs and atoll islands.
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