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Brazil
in Brief will provide you with a general overview of the country, including its geography, culture, history, political institutions and economy.
Click on the links below to access the different subsections:
People
Demographic information: distribution of population and labour
force; religions, language, health and welfare, education system.
The Land
Landscape, climate, administrative divisions and major centres
of population.
Natural Resources
The huge wealth of flora, fauna and mineral resources.
The Amazon
The unique environment of the Amazon region and the history
of its discovery.
Economy
Economic history, including recent developments, and a look at Brazilian agriculture.
Industry
Brazil's diverse industries, including manufacturing and the service sector, along with the country's
modern information and communications systems.
Transportation
Land, river, sea and air transport in this vast country.
History
From the early discoveries by Portuguese settlers, through the colonial period, independence from
Portugal, the empire and the republic, to the modern democratic state of today.
Institutions
The political system, including the constitution, electoral system and political parties; the armed forces.
Culture
Music and carnival, cinema and television, literature, fine arts, architecture, food and drink.
Sports
The most popular sports - including the great national passion, football - and
the achievements of Brazilian sportsmen and women in international competitions.
Bibliography
A general bibliography, plus links to publications issued by the Brazilian government.
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