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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... [read more]
Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... [read more] Blog: Pantanal Trip, Brazil
Date: September 20th 2007
Our one and only stop in Brazil was to visit the Pantanal, the worlds largest wetland area which stretches out for over 70,000 square miles. The Pantanal,although classed as a wetland area is actually dry for 6 months of the year and wet for the other 6 months. Fortunately we visited at the driest time of the year! In December the rains come and rapidly flood the area, the water is at its highest ... read more
Date: September 20th 2007
Our one and only stop in Brazil was to visit the Pantanal, the worlds largest wetland area which stretches out for over 70,000 square miles. The Pantanal,although classed as a wetland area is actually dry for 6 months of the year and wet for the other 6 months. Fortunately we visited at the driest time of the year! In December the rains come and rapidly flood the area, the water is at its highest ... read more
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