Southeast - Brazil

The Southeast Region of Brazil is composed by the states of Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro e Sao Paulo. It is the richest region of the country.

The Southeast region leads the country in population, urban population, population density, vehicles, industries, universities, airports, ports, highways, hospitals, schools, houses and many other areas.

The landscape of this region is marked by montains, valleys and caves.

Minas Gerais is the source of some of the biggest rivers in Brazil, most notably the São Franciscoo, the Paraná and to a lesser extent, the Rio Doce.

The state has huge reserves of iron and sizeable reserable of gold, gemstones, including emerald, topaz and aquamarine mines

Some of the highest peaks in Brazil are in the mountain ranges in the southern part of the state, such as Serra da Mantiqueira and Serra do Cervo, that mark the border between Minas and its neighbors São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro state is part of the Rainforest biome, and its topography comprises both mountais and plains, located between the Mantiqueira Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Its coast is carved by the bays of Guanabara, Sepetiba and Ilha Grande.