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___ BrazilA virtual destination guide to Brazil, this page is about many aspects of "Brasil", the fifth largest country in the world, both in terms of territory and population. Search and locate official web sites from the country, and find comprehensive information on the nation in its diversity: the Brazilian culture, history and geography. Get key information on Brazil's economy, education, science, environment, population, and government.You will have access to news from Brazil, and you may visit Brazilian cities. Find maps and other tourism information for sightseeing, travel and holidays in Brazil.
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Federative Republic of Brazil | Republica Federativa do Brasil |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Brazil Background: Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil has overcome more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of the country to pursue industrial and agricultural growth and development of the interior. Exploiting vast natural resources and a large labor pool, Brazil became Latin America's leading economic power by the 1970s. Highly unequal income distribution remains a pressing problem. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela related countries: Portugal |
Official Name: Republica Federativa do Brasil short form: Brasil international long form: Federative Republic of Brazil international short form: Brazil ISO Country Code: br Actual Time: Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro Fri-May-9 20:54 Local Time = Brazil lies within 4 different time zones. Southern Brazil uses daylight saving time from October until February: +1 hour Capital City: Brasilia (pop. 2.1 million) GDF - Governo do Distrito Federal The Federal District Government. (in Portuguese) Other Cities: Sao Paulo (17.9 million), Rio de Janeiro (10.7 million), Belo Horizonte (2.6 million), Salvador (2.6 million), Fortaleza (2.1 million), Recife (2.9 million), Porto Alegre (3 million), Curitiba (1.6 million). Government: Type: Federative Republic. Independence: 7 September 1822 (from Portugal). Geography: Location: Eastern South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Area: 8.5 million sq. km. (3 290 000 sq. mi.); slightly smaller than the USA Terrain: Dense forests in northern regions including Amazon Basin; semiarid along northeast coast; mountains, hills, and rolling plains in the southwest, including Mato Grosso; and coastal lowland. Climate: Mostly tropical or semitropical with temperate zone in the south. People: Nationality: Brazilian. Population: 180 million. GNI per capita PPP: $ 8 745 (year) Ethnic groups: Brazil's population is derived from three main ethnic sources. To the original inhabitants (Indians) were added successive waves of Europeans (mainly Portuguese) and Africans (mostly from the sub-Saharan west coast, belonging to the Bantu and to the Sudanic (Yoruba) ethnic groups). Religion: Roman Catholic (80%). Language: Brazilian Portuguese. Literacy: 81% of adult population. Natural resources: Iron ore, manganese, bauxite, nickel, uranium, gemstones, oil, wood, and aluminum. Brazil has 12% of the world's fresh water. Agriculture products: Coffee, soybeans, wheat, rice, corn, sugarcane, cocoa, citrus; beef. Industries: Textiles, shoes, chemicals, cement, lumber, iron ore, tin, steel, aircraft, motor vehicles and parts, other machinery and equipment. Exports partners: USA 23%, Argentina 6.1%, China 6%, Netherlands 5.8%, Germany 4.2% (2003) Imports partners: USA 20%, Argentina 9.8%, Germany 8.7%, Japan 5.2%, China 4.4% (2003) Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of BrazilRepública Federativa do BrasilFederal Republic of Brazil, the official Brazil Government Page. Presidência da República The President of the Federal Republic of Brazil - Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's Office. (in Portuguese) Ministério das Relações Exteriores The Ministry of Foreign Relations. Diplomatic Missions Missão do Brasil junto às Nações Unidas Brazilian Mission to the UN Embassy of Brazil in the USA Washington D.C. Embassy of Brazil in the United Kingdom London Brasilianische Botschaft in Deutschland Berlin Ambassade du Brésil en France Paris Brazilian Missions Abroad Brazilian Missions around the World. Foreign Missions in Brazil Diplomatic Missions accredited in Brazil. Statistics Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística Up-to-date statistics and geographical data. (in Portuguese and English) Maps Map of Brazil Political Map of Brazil.  Google
Earth BrazilZoomable map and satellite view of Brazil. Google
Earth Brasilia Zoomable map and satellite view of Brazil's capital city. Google
Earth Rio de JaneiroZoomable map and satellite view of Rio de Janeiro. Google
Earth São PauloZoomable map and satellite view of São Paulo largest city in Brazil. Map of South AmericaReference map of South America. |
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| Online News from Brazil Agência Nacional de Notícias National News (in Portuguese) Brazzil Brazil magazine. Correio Braziliense News from Brazil. (in Portuguese) O Estado de S. Paulo Brazilian news. (in Portuguese) Folha de São Paulo Brazil's largest daily. (in Portuguese) InfoBrazil Analysis and opinion on Brazilian current affairs. Jornal do Brasil Rio's daily newspaper, with Brazilian and international news. (in Portuguese) Globo Online Brazilian and international news. (in Portuguese) International News sources Brazil Post Daily news on Brazil from WorldNews Network. Yahoo! Full Coverage: Brazil |
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Arts & CultureArt & culture of BrazilA guide to Brazil's culture from the cultural heritage to popular art. Cinemabrasil Brazilian movies. Fundação Biblioteca Nacional The National Library. LIESA Official site of the Independent League of Rio de Janeiro's Samba Schools. Olodum Official site of the Afro-Brazilian creators of samba-reggae from Bahia. Sepultura Brazil's heavy metal band. Sports Abadá-Capoeira The Afro-Brazilian dance and martial art. Soccer - Futebol Confederação Brasileira de Futebol Football Federation of Brazil. Federação Metropolitana de Futebol - FMF |
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Business & EconomyBanco Central do BrasilThe Central Bank of Brazil. The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) The most important state-owned development bank in Brazil. Rio De Janeiro Stock Exchange São Paulo Stock Exchange Ministério do Desenvolvimento, Indústria e Comércio Exterior The Ministry of Development and Foreign Trade offers foreign trade statistics and economic data. (in Portuguese) BrazilTradeNet Offers a wide range of business opportunities, useful addresses, news, links and other information, aimed at the needs of Brazilian exporters and Non-Brazilian importers and investors. Business Guide Transportation Airlines Major airlines in Brazil GOL TAM Varig Brasil Latin America's largest carrier serves 79 destinations within Brazil as well as 20 countries throughout the Americas. VARIG LOG the former VARIG CARGO - transportation and distribution services. VASP - Viação Aérea São Paulo A regional carrier. |
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Destination Brazil - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Brazil: Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Recife, Porto Alegre, Bahia.Accommodation, attractions, festivals, events, tours and much more. The Brazilian Tourist Board Brazil information on travel and tourism with news and photos. Brazil in Brief Comprehensive information about Brazil by the Ministry of Foreign Relations. Brazil General country information. Brazilink An educational and informative portal on Brazilian development issues. brazilmax.com The hip gringo's guide to Brazil, a travel website with a focus on roots tourism--eco, cultural, historical, rural, adventure, mature and business. Meu Brasil A travellers guide to to the various regions of Brazil by Sergio Koreisha.  VivabrazilA comprehensive travel and tourism guide to Brazil. |
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EducationPontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de JaneiroPontifical Catholic University of Rio De Janeiro, founded in 1941. UCAM - Universidade Candido Mendes Candido Mendes University, since 1902. Universidade de São Paulo Sao Paulo University. |
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EnvironmentAmazonia - Amigos da TerraFriends of the Earth Brazil acts to promote the sustainable use of forest products, the prevention of fire, supporting isolated communities and the development and monitoring of public policies. Greenpeace Brazil The Brazilian section of Greenpeace. |
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HistoryThe cradle of Brazil's historyBrazil's history in the São Paulo region. Museu Histórico Nacional The National Museum of History. (in Portuguese) |
 Books about the History of BrazilHistory of Brazil |
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Native  FUNAI Fundação Nacional do IÍndio National Indio Foundation. Map of Indian Tribes of Brazil Museo do Índio The Indian museum with information about Brazilian's indigenous people. Instituto Socioambiental Socio-Environmental Institute, a private non-profit institution, established to propose integrated solutions to social and environmental issues. OPAN Operação Amazônia Nativa promotes supports projects of the aboriginal communities in the regions Center-West and North of Brazil. (in Portuguese) |
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SearchCadêBrazilian search engine. (in Portuguese) Exploora Brazilian internet directory and search engine. (in Portuguese) Universo Online The largest on line service in Brazil. (in Portuguese) Newsgroup of Brazil rec.music.brazilian Newsgroup about Brazilian music. soc.culture.brazil Additional Information on BrazilBBC News Country Profile: BrazilGovernments on the WWW: Brazil LANIC: Brazil Latin American Network Information Center on Brazil. Open Directory Project: Brazil Oxford University's - Centre for Brazilian Studies US Library of Congress / Country Studies / Brazil Wikipedia: Brazil The World Factbook -- Brazil |
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