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Brazil is the largest and the most populous country in Latin America and is also the fifth largest in the world with regard to both population and area. Situated between central South America and Atlantic Ocean, the only South American country not bordered by Brazil are Ecuador and Chile. Brazilian territory encompasses numerous archipelagos like the Penedos de Sao Pedro e Sao Paulo, Fernando de Noronha, Trindade e Martim Vaz and Atol das Rocas.
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Climate and Population of Brazil:
While Tropical climate is preponderant throughout Brazil,south Brazil has a typical sub-tropical climate prevalent in the area. Equator and Tropic of Capricorn both cuts through the territory of Brazil and it also homes a wide variety of flora and fauna and has a rich supply of natural resources. Besides, Brazil has a huge population of Roman Catholics and stands as a country having the largest Roman-Catholic population in the world, although, protestants have also gained considerable prominence in the last few years. Most of Brazilian's population is concentrated along the coast line and it is known to be the only portuguese-speaking (local language) country in the whole of America.
Economy of Brazil:
Brazil has a very well developed infrastructure together with agriculture, mining, manufacturing and service sectors. With a powerful economy and expanding international presence in financial and commodities' markets, Brazil over-shadows most of the other Latin American countries. It is also one of the four members of the nascent economies known as BRIC. Some of the leading export products of Brazil are aircrafts, coffee, iron ore, orange, soybean, textiles, footwear, steel and electrical equipments. By the yardstick of purchasing power parity, International Monetary Fund and World Bank has ranked Brazil as the ninth largest economy in the world.
Brazilian Culture:
Some of the most developed cities of Brazil are Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Brazilia, Curitiba, Manaus, Recife and Porto Alegre. The culture of Brazil is Latin American although it has an immense influence of Portuguese tradition. It is a multi-racial country with a multi-ethnic society.
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