the state of Rio de Janeiro is located in region southeast of the country. With an area of 43,696.054 km², the state has the third largest population in all of Brazil.
The capital is Rio de Janeiro, a city that bears the same name as the state. The city is known worldwide as the “Wonderful City”, due to its beaches, culture and natural beauty.
In addition, the state borders Minas Gerais to the north and northeast and São Paulo to the southwest. As with Espírito Santo in the Northeast, in the east and south it is bathed by the Atlantic Ocean.
The relief of the state is formed by plateaus (or Serra Fluminense), by the lowlands (Baixada Fluminense), as well as by the coastal massifs. The latter are rock formations along the coast. Thus, the highest point in the state is Pico das Agulhas Negras, with 2791 meters of altitude.
Index
- Vegetation
- Climate
- rivers
Vegetation
Originally the Atlantic Forest covered much of Rio de Janeiro's vegetation. However, due to extensive exploration and deforestation of the area over the years, currently only a tenth of the area still exists.
Thus, today there are mangroves and areas of fields, which were produced by human habitation in the Rio de Janeiro region.
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Climate
Thus, the climate of Rio de Janeiro varies according to the region of the state, and its proximity to the sea. In Serra Fluminense, for example, the tropical climate of altitude prevails, with mild temperatures.
On the other hand, in the Baixada Fluminense the predominant climate is semi-humid tropical, with an average annual temperature of 24°C. In general, rainfall is abundant in the state.
rivers
The most important rivers in Rio de Janeiro are: Muriaé, Pomba, Itabapoana, Paraíba do Sul and Macabu. Most of these rivers flow into the Atlantic Ocean.
In addition, the state still has several lakes, such as Lagoa Feia (the largest), and Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas (the best known).
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