Brazil...
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Overview:
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 overcame more than half a century of military
intervention in the governance of the country when in 1985 the military
regime peacefully ceded power to civilian rulers. Brazil continues to
pursue industrial and agricultural growth and development of its interior.
Exploiting vast natural resources and a large labor pool, it is today South
America's leading economic power and a regional leader. Highly unequal
income distribution remains a pressing problem.
Population: 186,112,794
Location:
Eastern South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean
Map references:
South America
Area:
Total Area: 8,511,965 sq km
Land Area: 8,456,510 sq km
Comparative Area: slightly smaller than the US
Capital:
Brasilia
National holiday:
Independence Day, 7 September (1822)
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Overview:
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 overcame more than half a century of military
intervention in the governance of the country when in 1985 the military
regime peacefully ceded power to civilian rulers. Brazil continues to
pursue industrial and agricultural growth and development of its interior.
Exploiting vast natural resources and a large labor pool, it is today South
America's leading economic power and a regional leader. Highly unequal
income distribution remains a pressing problem.
Population: 186,112,794
Location:
Eastern South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean
Map references:
South America
Area:
Total Area: 8,511,965 sq km
Land Area: 8,456,510 sq km
Comparative Area: slightly smaller than the US
Capital:
Brasilia
National holiday:
Independence Day, 7 September (1822)
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