Brazil
Federative Republic of Brazil
Americas
UN Member since 1945
Population
215.3M
GDP
$1.92T
Capital
Brasilia
Government
Federal presidential constit...
At a glance
Human Development
0.8
HDI (0-1)
Democracy
6.8
EIU (0-10)
Press Freedom
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RSF score
Corruption
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TI CPI (0-100)
Innovation
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GII score
Happiness
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WHR (0-10)
Overview
Brazil is Latin America's largest country by area and population, and a founding UN member. It is a leading voice in the G-77, BRICS, and Mercosur, positioning itself as a bridge between the developed and developing worlds.
Brazil is home to the majority of the Amazon rainforest, making it central to global climate negotiations. It aspires to a permanent seat on a reformed UN Security Council.
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