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Brazil. Brazil. Brasília Capital of Brazil. History. The land was discovered by the Portuguese in the 16 th century In 1822, son of Portuguese king declares independence from Portugal and crowns himself Peter I, Emperor of Brazil.
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Brazil Brasília Capital of Brazil
History • The land was discovered by the Portuguese in the 16th century • In 1822, son of Portuguese king declares independence from Portugal and crowns himself Peter I, Emperor of Brazil. • Monarchy overthrown, federal republic established with central government controlled by coffee interests.
History • 1930-1953 Brazil is ruled by a military dictator called Getulio Vargas • In 1988, new constitution is created reducing presidential power • In 2002,Lula is elected as president; he was the first president to come from the Worker’s Party • In 2010, DilmaRousseff, of President Lula's Workers' Party, become Brazil's first female president.
Government • Federal Republic Democratic Country • Composed of 26 states and one Federal District • President: DilmaRousseff • Legislative Branch • The National Congress holds legislative power • Judiciary Branch • Supreme Federal Tribunal exercises the ultimate judicial power • Executive Branch • Head by the President and Vice-President • Voting is universal and compulsory for all citizens from 18 to 70 years of age.
Climate • Humid Equatorial • Tropical • Semi-arid Tropical • Humid Coastal • Humid Subtropical
Brazilian Economy • Biggest Coffee & Sugar producer in the world • The world’s 2nd biggest Soybean producer • World’s 6th biggest economy mercatrade.com
GDP & Currency • Brazil’s GDP per Capita = $11,719 • US GDP per Capita = $ • Currency called - Real • Exchange Rate - Real to Dollar = 0.49
Tourism • Rio de Janeiro • Northeast • South
Living & Education Favelas Vestibular Private Education Public
Issues & Challenges • Inequality • Corruption • Corruption Performance Index = 3.8