agreste

Woodlands known as agreste are found in slightly more humid areas. Most areas of agreste are located near the São Francisco River and on elevated slopes, where some remaining moisture in the air is wrung from the trade winds. Thorny trees in those regions may attain heights of…

The middle zone, called the agreste region, has a drier climate and lighter vegetation. The inland plateau is called the sertão; it is high, stony, and dry and frequently is devastated by prolonged droughts (sêcas). The climate of the sertão is characterized by hot days and cool nights. For the…