Geography

Brazil is located in eastern South America. It is the 5th largest country in the world. Its capital, Brasilia is located at 48 degrees north and 15 degrees east. In the north the Amazon river empties into the Amazon Basin. The northeast is about 1/2 forest and 1/2 desert.The center is mostly highlands and plateaus. Brazil is known for having the largest rainforest in the world, the Amazon Rainforest. Brazil shares the Amazon with Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Columbia, Venezuela, Suriname, French Guiana, and Guiana. The Amazon has a very balanced ecosystem. Unfortunately, there has been much stealing recently.The rainforest is a large producer of rubber.
The climate is mostly tropical but varies. There is seasonal flooding on the  banks of the Amazon river. The north is constantly humid and has seasonal rain. Central Brazil has hot summers and cool, dry winters. The south is more temperate, there is sometimes freezing temperatures and snow in the mountains. The average yearly temperature is 81 degrees Fahrenheit in the central amazon. However, on the plateau the average daily temperature in January is 73 degrees Fahrenheit, and 60 degrees Fahrenheit in July. Brazil's summer months  are November through March and their winter months are May through September.