Elevation Contrast: Eastern vs. Western Brazil

Western Brazil is significantly higher in elevation than the east.

Western Brazil – Brazilian Highlands

This vast region of plateaus and mountains, formed from ancient crystalline rocks, averages 300–900 meters (984–2,953 ft). The country's highest point, Pico da Neblina (2,994 m / 9,822 ft), lies in the Serra do Imeri mountains within these highlands.

Eastern Brazil – Atlantic Coastal Plain

A low-lying sedimentary region averaging under 200 meters (656 ft), home to major cities like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.