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BACKGROUND NOTES: BRAZIL (http://www.state.gov/www/background%5Fnotes/brazil%5F0398%5Fbgn.html)
This U.S. Department of State Web site contains profile information about Brazil. In English.
BRASIL CHANNEL (http://www.brasilchannel.com.br/brasil.asp)
This Web site provides general country information on Brazil such as Geography, History, Economy, Climate, Fauna, Infra-Structure, Population, Regions, States, Cities, Culture, and General Data. In Portuguese.
BRASIL EM FOCO (http://www.mre.gov.br/cdbrasil/itamaraty/web/ingles/band.htm)
Welcome to a very comprehensive Website about Brazil. The Brazilian vast territory, comprising more than 5,000 local authorities and where Portuguese is spoken from North to South, is the subject of this Internet site. Developed under the general co-ordination of the Brazilian Foreign Ministry, it is an attempt to present the world with the pieces of an enormous jigsaw puzzle that anyone can put together any way they wish: the document is a great panorama showing the construction and political organization of Brazil - the economy, social policies, foreign relations, political divisions, the environment, tourism, art, culture and communications - brought together for the first time in a single medium by means of text, photographs, maps, music, illustrations, graphics, tables, video and audio clips. In Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
BRAZIL (http://www.countryreports.org/brazil.htm)
Emulate Me provides a country profile of Brazil as part of its E-Conflict World Encyclopedia online resource. The entry highlights the country's economy, defense, geography, government, and people. Emulate Me includes an image of the flag and map of the country, and offers access to the lyrics of the national anthem, as well as links to related sources. In English.
BRAZIL (http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~sergiok/brasil.html)
Presents information on Brazil, provided by Sergio Koreisha. Provides access to newspapers in Brazil, weather information, and resources on the history, customs, and political institutions of Brazil. Links to resources on Brazilian environment, health issues, economy, sports, culture, government, social issues, and landmarks. Includes a map of Brazil. In English.
BRAZIL (http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/brazil.htm)
Vincent Ferraro provides a collection of Internet resources related to Brazil. Ferraro offers access to history resources, journals, government agencies, current news, and more. In English.
BRAZIL (http://www.if.ufrj.br/general/brazil.html)
This Web site includes a colored map of Brazil with the following country profile and statistical information: History, Languages, Ethnic Groups, and Religions, Gross National Product (GNP), Major Cities, Government, Culture and Tourism, Education, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Industries, Imports & Exports, Energy, and Manufacturing. In English.
BRAZIL FACTS (http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/%7Esergiok/brasil/brafacts.html)
Presents information on Brazil, provided by Sergio Koreisha. Highlights Brazil's maritime claims, international disputes, climate, terrain, natural resources, land use, and population. Outlines religions, languages, the labor force, health-related issues, and urbanization issues. Describes the government, political parties, foreign policy, economy, and the national flag. Discusses the country's transportation, defense, currency, and industries. Includes important country related links on each topic discussed. In English.
BRAZIL GEOGRAPHY 2000 (http://www.photius.com/wfb2000/countries/brazil/brazil%5Fgeography.html)
This country profile of Brazil includes information on the country's geography, population, government, economy, communications systems, transportation systems, military forces, and transnational issues. The profile offers access to an image of the flag and map of the country. Photius Coutsoukis provides the profile as a service of Information Technology Associates, and notes that the 2000 CIA World Factbook is the source of the information. In English.
BRAZIL: A COUNTRY STUDY (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/brtoc.html)
Presents a profile of Brazil, compiled by the Federal Research Division of the U.S. Library of Congress. Includes details about the geography, society, economy, transportation, communications, government, national security, history, and demographics of the country.
BRAZIL: INFORMATION (http://www.worldinfozone.com/country.php?country=Brazil)
The WTech Gateway, a service of WebTech Designs and Education Ltd., presents a country profile of Brazil. This profile offers details about the country's geography, architecture, population, languages, history, public holidays and festivals, food, religion, and more. This profile also features links to related sources. WTech credits Mike Doggwiler for compiling the information. In English.
BRAZIL: INTRODUCTION (http://www.interknowledge.com/brazil/)
This country profile of Brazil highlights the history, culture, and terrain of the country, as well as travel tips and descriptions of places of interest. InterKnowledge Corporation provides the information as part of its Geographia Travel Services resource. In English.
BRAZILIAN STUDIES GUIDE (http://www.umich.edu/~port150/)
The University of Michigan provides a very comprehensive directory of general, educational, and cultural Luso-Brazilian Web sites covering a wide range of topics from Art to Women Studies. Most sites in Portuguese.
BRAZILINK (http://www.brazilink.org)
This is an educational Web site about social development issues in Brazil. It is updated bimonthly and contains some of the best full-text papers available on the Internet, as well as directory of selected and edited links with direct connection to relevant pages. Features topics on human rights & justice, politics, economics, environment, history, gender, Afro-Brazilians, native people, society, rural issues, children, alternative media, opinion polls, media studies, online research, internationl sources, periodicals, Brazilian search engines, periodicals, international NGOs, multilateral institutions, and government. Web site in English and Portuguese with links to other Web sites mostly in Portuguese.
CIA: THE WORLD FACTBOOK -- BRAZIL (http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/br.html)
Published by the US CIA, the Worldfact Book is one of the best online publications about Brazil. It is categorized by main topics such as Geography, People, Government, Economy, Communications, Transportation, Military, and Transnational Issues. In English.
COUNTRY PROFILES: BRAZIL (http://imej.wfu.edu/articles/1999/1/02/demo/country%5Fprofiles/Brazil/brazil.htm)
The "Interactive Multimedia Electronic Journal of Computer-Enhanced Learning (IMEJ)" of Wake Forest University presents a country profile of Brazil. The profile contains information about the country's geography, people, government, economy, transportation, communications, and defense. The university offers access to images, a map, and details relating to gender and human rights issues. Links to additional information are provided. In English.
EXPLORE WITH MAPS: SOUTH AMERICA: BRAZIL (http://www.maps.com/explore/factbook/brazil.html)
As part of the Explore with Maps online project, Maps.com highlights Brazil. Information about the economy, geography, communications, population, transportation, government, military forces, and weather of Brazil is available. A political map and a physical map of Brazil are provided.
INFOPLEASE.COM: BRAZIL (http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107357.html)
Provides general information about Brazil's geography, people, land, religion, government, history, population, languages, major cities, communications, and transportation. In English.
LATIN AMERICAN NETWORK INFORMATION CENTER (LANIC): BRAZIL (http://www.lanic.utexas.edu/la/brazil/)
Presents information on the country of Brazil. Provides facts on arts and humanities, community, economics, education (including higher education), environment, geography, networking and telecommunication, publications, science and technology, social sciences, and resources by type of services. Includes information on history and government, land and climate, population, language, religion, economy, social and economic levels, transportation and communication, health, diet, business hours, holidays, customs and conventions, and people and lifestyles. Provides access to academic research resources, a site search engine, discussion groups, and University Web servers. Links to the Latin American Network Information Center at the University of Texas at Austin. Notes that many of the Web sites are written in Portuguese with some English.
NATION BY NATION.COM: BRAZIL (http://www.nationbynation.com/Brazil/index.html)
Nation by Nation.com, a service of MultiEducator, Inc., presents basic facts about Brazil. These facts cover such topics as history, geography, people, government, human rights, basic information, news, and links. In English
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