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Cerrado

region, Brazil
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The Cerrado is a vast tropical savanna region in Brazil, covering about one-fourth of the country's land area. It is the second-largest biome in the Amazon basin, after the Amazon Rainforest. This grassland region encompasses approximately 2,000,000 square km (770,000 square miles).1

The Cerrado is characterized by a diverse mix of savannas, palm swamps, grasslands, and forests. It is home to 5 percent of the world's plant and animal species. This region plays a crucial role as a significant carbon absorber and is the source of water for 70-90 percent of the Brazilian population.1

Despite its ecological importance, the Cerrado is vulnerable to deforestation, particularly due to agricultural expansion.1

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  1. South America - Caatinga
  2. Amazon basin
  3. Amazon River - Plant life
  4. Amazon River - Agriculture and forestry
  5. RĂ­o de la Plata - Resource exploitation
  6. RĂ­o de la Plata - Plant life

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