The highest mountain peak is Mount Whitney
The Hudson River in New York and the Delaware River in Philadelphia both had ports so trader could sell their goods to England or other places.
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Compared to neighboring Spanish colonies, Brazil's declaration of independence turned out to be virtually without shots. The Portuguese troops of General di Avilés never entered into an armed confrontation with supporters of independence. Moreover, the independence movement was headed by the heir to the Portuguese throne, Prince Pedro.
Today, Brazil is in fifth place among the countries of the world in terms of area and population. The country is developing rapidly, both culturally and economically. Brazil plays an important role in Latin American and world politics, and in culture it is the de facto leader of the Portuguese-speaking world, surpassing the former metropolis in terms of importance due to its population amount.
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