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Hino Nacional Brasileiro
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Key Facts
Climate
mostly tropical, but temperate in south
Coastline
7,491 km
Government type
federal presidential republic
Natural resources
alumina, bauxite, beryllium, gold, iron ore, manganese, nickel, niobium, phosphates, platinum, tantalum, tin, rare earth elements, uranium, petroleum, hydropower, timber
Terrain
mostly flat to rolling lowlands in north; some plains, hills, mountains, and narrow coastal belt