<Tr> <Th> Borders on </Th> <Td> Amazon Basin & Rainforest (W & NW) Atlantic coastal strip (SE) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Parts </Th> <Td> Caatinga, Cerrado </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Highest point </Th> <Td> Pico da Bandeira </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> - elevation </Td> <Td> 2,891 m (9,485 ft) </Td> </Tr>

The northeastern part of brazilian highlands receives very less rainfall