Brasil, being the largest
country in the continent of
South America, embraces
rich diversity and culture.
Out of every country in the continental
premises of South America,
Brasil accounts to be the only
country speaking Portuguese.
It covers about three time
zones and has occupied a
position in the list of leading
economies of the world.
Located in the eastern part of
South America, it possesses
a large coastline stretching
7491 kilometers in length.
Subjugates the position of
world’s fifth largest country
by population (210 million)
and geographical area.
Pico da Neblina (Mist peak), Brasil's
highest mountain present on the border of
Venezuela was rendered undiscovered until
the 1950s being shrouded by clouds.
Categorized as world's largest exporter
of coffee for more than 150 years,
it facilitates dispensation of coffee
since the onset of the modern era.
Occupies the primacy of being
the eighth largest economy
in the world in terms of
both nominal GDP and GDP.
Cultural History
Predominantly western but also
embraces ethnic touch as well
as mixed diversity which took
place in the colonial period
The onset of architecture
dates back to almost
500 years ago during the
time of Pedro Cabral.
Neoclassical and Gothic
revival architecture
adopted in the 1900s is
still being practiced.
The music contains an essence of
both European and African elements.
Until the 1900s,
European music was the
successor to the evolution
of Brazilian music.
At the beginning of 16th century,
Pero Vaz da caminha, an explorer
started writing about flora, fauna
and led to the onset of literature.
Romanticism was pioneered
in Brasil and from
here, spread to other
parts of the world.
Pre-colonial History (1500 A.D.)
By the time Portuguese
invaded Brasil, thousands
of tribes were already
inhabited in the region
with a majority of them
being Tupi-Guarani
Indians; still, the
population was quite diverse.
While exploring the
seas, rivalry with the
Spanish attained its roots
and hence a Treaty of
Tordesillas was signed which
explained the demarcation
of the lands belonging
to Portugal and Spain.
In 1520, Sugar cane was introduced
in Brasil, 1534 led to shipment
of the first husbandry while
sugarcane plantations began in 1550.
The Bandeirantes, being keen
to develop inland routes to
Brasil, led to the discovery
of gold in the early 1600s.
One-third of the 2 million slaves brought
to Brasil were sent to goldfields to work.
Monarchy in Brasil
Brasil accounted to be one of
the three modern states of
America to have its own Monarchy
for a reign of 90 years.
In 1808, after fleeing from Napoleon's
invasion, monarchy rule was set up.
King Joao VI of Portugal decided to return
in 1821; Pedro attained the prestigious
position and led to the onset of
constitutional monarchy one year later.
To make the country end its participation
in Atlantic Slave Trade, several
wars like Cisplantine, Plantine, Uruguayan
and Paraguayan wars were fought.
The Old Republic (1889 – 1930)
In 1891, constitutional
Revolution took place,
led to the development
of the constitution.
The central government
didn't rule individually but
in association with an
elite group of oligarchs.
Popularization and Evolution (1940-present)
During Estado Novo, urban
planning led to evolving
of agricultural aspects as
well as constitutionally.
Vargas who planned this
was finally disposed
of in 1941, Jose
Linhares took over.
The military government was set up
in 1985, anybody who opposed the
present government was given punishment
and people weren't satisfied.
Authoritarian rule finally
ended by General Ernesto
Geisel, Brasil was made a
democratic country by him.
