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The coasts of Brazil

Explain in detail the coasts of Brazil.

Answer 1

1. Brazil has a coastline of about 7400 km. It can be divided into two parts, namely the northern and eastern coasts.
2. The northern coast extends from Amapá province in the north to Rio Grande do Norte in the east. It can be called the North Atlantic coast.
3. From there, the eastern coast extends towards the south. The northern coast is characterised by the mouths of many rivers, including the Amazon. Therefore, this region is a low-lying region.
4. On this coast lie Marajó Island, Marajó Bay and São Marcos Bay. Marajó is a large coastal island located between the mouths of the Amazon River and the Tocantins River.
5. The eastern coast receives many smaller rivers. The only major river along this coast that meets the Atlantic Ocean is the São Francisco. However, the largest river, the Amazon, meets the ocean on the northern coast.
6. The Brazilian coast is characterised by a large number of beaches and sand dune complexes. It is also protected in some areas by coral reefs and atoll islands.