Rini Kools
Brazil
In Brazil, I primarily visited Rio de Janeiro and the Pantanal. The Pantanal is the largest wetland in the world. The region, whose name derives from the Portuguese word "pântano" (meaning "swamp"), is located mostly in Brazil, but also encompasses parts of Bolivia and Paraguay. It covers a total area of 150,000 km². The Pantanal floods during the rainy season, submerging 80% of the area. As a result, the Pantanal boasts the world's richest collection of aquatic plants. It is believed to have the densest flora and fauna ecosystem in the world.
