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Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is located in Eastern South America and has a population of around 216 million. It operates as a federal presidential republic with a bicameral legislature and is known for its diverse geography, major agricultural and industrial sectors, and rich cultural heritage. Key challenges include income inequality, deforestation, and political instability.

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Brazil

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is located in Eastern South America and has a population of around 216 million. It operates as a federal presidential republic with a bicameral legislature and is known for its diverse geography, major agricultural and industrial sectors, and rich cultural heritage. Key challenges include income inequality, deforestation, and political instability.

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General Information
· Official Name: Federative Republic of Brazil (República Federativa do Brasil)
· Location: Eastern South America, borders every South American country except Ecuador and
Chile; Atlantic Ocean to the east
· Capital: Brasília
· Population: Around 216 million (2025 estimate)
· Language: Portuguese (official)
· Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)

2. Government
· Type: Federal presidential republic
· President: Head of state and government, elected every four years
· Legislature: Bicameral National Congress
o Federal Senate (Upper house)
o Chamber of Deputies (Lower house)
· Judiciary: Independent, headed by the Supreme Federal Court

3. Geography
· Area: ~8.51 million km² (largest country in South America, 5th in the world)
· Regions: North (Amazon rainforest), Northeast (semi-arid), Central-West (savanna and Pantanal
wetlands), Southeast (industrial and urban hubs), South (temperate climate, agriculture)
· Major rivers: Amazon, São Francisco, Paraná, Tocantins
· Climate: Mostly tropical, with equatorial in the north, semi-arid in the northeast, and temperate
in the south

4. Economy
· Main sectors: Agriculture (soybeans, coffee, sugarcane, beef), mining (iron, gold), industry (au-
tomobiles, steel, petrochemicals), services, and tourism
· Trade partners: China, United States, Argentina, European Union
· Challenges: Income inequality, deforestation in the Amazon, inflation, and political instability

5. Culture
· Music & Dance: Samba, Bossa Nova, Forró, Carnival
· Sports: Football (soccer) is a national passion; Brazil won FIFA World Cups five times (most in the
world)
· Cuisine: Feijoada, pão de queijo, açaí, churrasco
· Heritage: Indigenous cultures, Portuguese colonial influence, African heritage

6. History
· Colonial period: Portuguese colony (1500–1822)
· Independence: Declared September 7, 1822, by Dom Pedro I
· Modern era: Transitioned from empire to republic (1889), industrialization, military dictatorship
(1964–1985), return to democracy

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