Brazilian Highlands

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Brazilian Highlands

region, Brazil

Also known as: Brazilian Plateau, Central Highlands, Planalto Central

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Brazilian Highlands, eroded plateau region of central and southeastern Brazil. Comprising more than half of the country’s landmass, the highlands are located mainly in Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Goiás, and Mato Grosso estados (states).

Rising to an average elevation of 3,300 feet (1,000 metres) above sea level, the highlands are characterized by low mountains, hilly uplands, and tabular plateaus and include Mato Grosso Plateau and Paraná Plateau. The Brazilian Highlands are geologically similar to the Guiana Highlands to the north, across the eastern Amazon River basin.

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Jeff Wallenfeldt.