BRAZIL

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Tuesday 13 January 2009

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BANK NOTES FROM BRAZIL

COLLECTION FROM USA

COUNTRY INFORMATION

Local name: Brasil
Capital: Brasilia
Government: federative republic
Currency: real (BRL)
Official language: Portuguese
Famous people: Pelé, Ronaldinho

Brief History. After being ruled by Purtugal for three centuries, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822 and a republic in 1889. Brazil is by far the largest and most populous country in South America. In 1985 the military regime peacefully ceded power to civilian rulers. Brazil continues to pursue industrial and agricultural growth and development of its interior. Today, Brazil is South America's leading economic power and a regional leader due to exploiting vast natural resources and a large labor pool. Highly unequal income distribution remains a pressing problem.