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An Introduction to Brazil
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 is today South America's leading economic power and a regional leader. Highly unequal income distribution remains a pressing problem.
Map of Brazil ( Location ) : 10 00 S, 55 00 W, Eastern South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean.
For additional reports and educational information specific to Brazil, refer to the Country Info menubar to the upper right.
The Brazilian Flag
Green with a large yellow diamond in the center bearing a blue celestial globe with 27 white five-pointed stars (one for each state and the Federal District) arranged in the same pattern as the night sky over Brazil; the globe has a white equatorial band with the motto ORDEM E PROGRESSO (Order and Progress).
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Rankings of The Most Populous Countries in the World.
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Some interesting facts and figures about Brazil.
Pop Growth Rate / Year:
• 1.11%
Avg. Life Expectancy:
• 67.45 yrs - Male
• 75.57 yrs - Female
Phone Lines:
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38.81 million (2002)
Televisions:
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36.5 million (1997)
Radios:
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71,000,000 (1997)
Internet Code:
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.br
Did you know ... People from Brazil are called Brazilians
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