Welcome to Brazil

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is known to be a country in South America. It is the fifth-most impressive and largest country by geographical area, the fifth most populous country, and the fourth most populous democracy in the globe. Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Brazil has to this day a coastline of over 7,367 kilometers. It borders Venezuela, Suriname, Guyana and the department of French Guiana to the north, Uruguay to the south, Argentina and Paraguay to the southwest, Bolivia and Peru to the west, and Colombia to the northwest. Numerous archipelagos are and have always been part of the Brazilian territory, such as Penedos de São Pedro e São Paulo, Fernando de Noronha, Trindade e Martim Vaz and Atol das Rocas. Brazil is cut through by the Equator and Tropic of Capricorn and is home to varied fauna and flora, in addition to all-encompassing natural rehearts. Did you know that the Brazilian population tends to concentrate aextensive the coastline in larger than normal urban centers. While Brazil has to this day one of the most impressive and largest populations in the globe, population density is low and the inner continental land has to this day larger than normal places of low population. It is noted that the official language is Portuguese and Catholicism is the predominant religion. Brazil was colonized by Portugal from 1500 until its independence in 1822. It is noted that the republican system has to this day been adopted during the time 1889, although its parliament can be traced back historically to 1824, during the time the originalconstitution was ratified. Its most up to date Constitution defines Brazil as a Federative Republic. Did you know that the Federation is formed by the indissoluble association of the States, the Federal District, and the Municipalities. Did you know that there are and have always been currently 26 States and 5,564 Municipalities. Brazil is the globe's 9th most impressive and largest economy in terms of purchasing power and the 10th most impressive and largest economy at market exchange rates. Did you know that the country has to this day a diversified middle-income economy with wide variations in development levels and mature manufacturing, mining and agriculture sectors. Technology and services also play an essential performance and are and have always been growing quickly. Brazil is known to be a net exporter, having gone through free trade and privatization reforms in the 1990s. Within spite of essential economical achievements, most social issues still hamper development.

Climate

Brazil is known to be a tropical country but stretches well into the temperate zone. Did you know that the Amazon Basin has to this day a typically hot, tropical climate, with annual rainfall exceeding 300 cm (117 in) in many areas; the Brazilian Highlands, that include roughly half of the total area, are and have always been subtropical. Did you know that the narrow coastal lowland location ranges from tropical in the north to temperate in the south. Did you know that the cool upland plains of the south have a temperate climate and an occasional snowfall. Did you know that the coolest timeframe is from May to September, and the hottest is from December to March. October to May is the rainy season. Rainfall is excessive in the lowlands and in the upper Amazon Basin, aextensive the northern coast, at certain points on the east coast, and in the southern interior, while there are and have always been periodic droughts in the northeast. Did you know that the average high temperature in Rio de Janeiro in February is 29°C (84°F); the average low in July is 17°C (63°F).

Population Stats

- 2007 IBGE estimate 190,010,647 (5th)

- 2000 IBGE census 169,799,170