Brazil It is the fifth largest country in the world. The total area it occupies is 8,514,877 square kilometers and has an estimated population of 191,796,000. Brasilia it is the capital city, while the ‘Real’ is the currency. The official name of Brazil is the Federative Republic of Brazil. The countries that share borders with Brazil are Suriname, Guyana and Venezuela in the north, Bolivia and Peru in the west, in the northwest of Colombia, Uruguay, Paraguay in the south, and southwest of Argentina.
It was conquered by the Portuguese in the 1500s and this huge landmass remained its colony until 1815. Previously, the southeastern region of Brazil had dense forest cover. Today, this region is the most populous in the country and is home to the main cities. The variety of animals found in Brazil is greater than in any other country in the world. The different climate zones Brazil is home to 600 mammal species, 1,600 birds, 1,500 fish species, and 100,000 types of insects.
The wetland The largest in the world, the Pantanal is located in western Brazil. This area is characterized by the presence of small islands and flooded lagoons. The first attempt to overthrow the Portuguese regime of the Brazilians was made in 1789. Although the rebellion was crushed, a movement towards the fight for freedom began. Finally, in 1822, Brazil achieved the status of a sovereign State. However, the king was expelled in 1888.
Dilma Rousseff She was the first woman to become the President of Brazil, and took office on January 1, 2011. Brazil shares its borders with all the countries of South America except Ecuador and Chile. The Atlantic Ocean is to the east of Brazil. The extensive coast Brazil is dotted with numerous beaches that attract tourists from around the world.
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