The landscape in Brazil varies dramatically from region to region. In the north you'll find extensive low-lying Amazon Rainforest whereas in the south terrain is a lot more open, full of hills and low mountains. This is where most of the population live.

There are several mountain ranges along Brazil's vast coastline, some reaching up to over 2,900 metres high. The highest peak is called "Pico da Neblina" (also known as Myst's Peak) with an altitude of 3,014 metres (9,735 ft). It's located in Guiana's highlands.

There are a number of idyllic paradise-like islands located just off the Atlantic coast of Brazil'Saint Peter, Rocas Atoll, Fernando de Noronha, Trindade and Martim Vaz.

Brazil is home to the largest river in the world - The Amazon. It's the largest in terms of flowing volume and the second longest in the world.

Other major rivers include: the Paraná and its major tributary, the Iguaçu River, (where you'll see the spectacular Iguaçu falls); the São Francisco, Xingu, Negro, Madeira and the Tapajós rivers.

Brazil is commonly divided into five separate and distinct geographical regions: North, Northeast, Centre-West, Southeast and South.