Brazil

Brazil is a huge and multicolored country that occupies about half of the continent of South America. As a result of being the largest Latin American country, Brazil is characterized by vast territory, enormous geographical scale, significance of ecology and cultural diversity. Geographically, the territory of Brazil includes five distinct regions according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE): North, Northeast, Central-West, Southeast and South, all of which have specific climates and landscapes. Dominated by the unique ecological phenomenon called the Amazon Rainforest, the Northern part of Brazil is absolutely distinctive from other regions. The Northeast of Brazil is characterized by a semi-arid landscape and a rich cultural coast. Meanwhile, the Central-West region is of special significance since it represents the political center of the country, including its capital – the city of Brasilia. The South of the country is characterized by a subtropical climate, formed mainly due to European immigration. An economically important part of Brazil is the Southeast of the country, which represents the metropolises of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

From a cultural point of view, Brazil is a mixture of cultures from centuries of Portuguese colonizers, from Africa, and indigenous populations. Brazil is famous across the globe for its unique representation in music, dancing, and festivities, particularly Samba and yearly Carnaval. But beyond its cultural presence, Brazil has incomparable tourist attractions, with world-famous attractions including the architecture of the Christ the Redeemer statue, located above Guanabara Bay, to the natural power of Iguazu Falls in the southern part of the country. Ignoring cultural and tourist aspects, Brazil has an increasing international influence. Being a member of the BRICS group and a developing country, Brazil is playing a significant role in the link between regional and international politics. Finally, Brazil is still a great example of contradictions – the country with fast-growing industrialized urban areas, and at the same time with the need to preserve its natural treasures.