Area: 8.51 million sq km
Population: 175 million
Capital City: Brasília
People: 55% European descent, 38% mulatto, 6% African descent
(according to the 1980 census). In reality, these figures are skewed by
whiteness being equated with social stature in Brazil.
Language: Portuguese
Religion: 70% Roman Catholic; also a significant proportion who
either belong to various cults or practice Indian animism
Government: federative republic
Head of State: President Luíz Inácio 'Lula' da Silva
GDP: US$650 billion
GDP per capita: US$7,600
Inflation: 8%
Major Industries: Textiles, shoes, chemicals, lumber, iron ore, tin,
steel, aircraft, motor vehicles and parts, arms, soya beans, orange
juice, beef, chicken, coffee, sugar
Major Trading Partners: EU, Central and South America, Asia, USA
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