Pantanal
Brazil Hotels
Compare rates & save on Hotels in Brazil
Pantanal
States: Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul
Altitude: 90-140m/295-460ft
Area: 100,000sq.km/38,600sq.mi
Situation and Characteristics
In the border area between Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul, to the east of the Rio Paraguai, is the swampy plain of the Pantanal (from pantano, "swamp"), traversed by numerous watercourses. When the water level is high great tracts of the Pantanal are completely flooded, but when the water is low form excellent grazing for cattle.
States: Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul
Altitude: 90-140m/295-460ft
Area: 100,000sq.km/38,600sq.mi
Situation and Characteristics
In the border area between Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul, to the east of the Rio Paraguai, is the swampy plain of the Pantanal (from pantano, "swamp"), traversed by numerous watercourses. When the water level is high great tracts of the Pantanal are completely flooded, but when the water is low form excellent grazing for cattle.
Hobbies & Activities category: Region with significant interests
Attractions Near Pantanal, Brazil
Hotels in Popular Brazil Destinations
Print this page
Add to Favorites
|
Brazil Car Rental, Brazil Tourist Attractions, Brazil Maps
Advertise | About | Contact | Legal & Privacy | Site Map ©Copyright 1995-2009 PlanetWare Inc. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by international laws. |
 
|
