Railroads: 34,172 km total in numerous segments; 4 different gauges from 0.558 m to 1.435 m Highways: 12,000 km total; 9,400 km paved, 380 km gravel and earth surfaced (1989 est.) *Brazil, Geography Environment: frequent devastating hurricanes (September to mid-May) with hot, dry summers; desert in north; central hills; southern plateau; low coastal plain; high
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