Brazil country profile
Brazil is South America's most influential country, an economic giant and one of the world's biggest democracies.
It is one of the rising economic powers - otherwise known as BRIC nations - together with Russia, India, China and South Africa. Over the past few years it has made major strides in its efforts to raise millions out of poverty.
The discovery of major offshore oil reserves could propel the country into the top league of oil-exporting nations.
Fonte : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas Acesso em: 14 de agosto de 2012
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