BRAZIL is without doubt one of the most beautiful, geographically diverse, fun-loving and friendly countries in the world. It is the largest country in South America, and the fifth largest in the world.
When one thinks of Brazil, the mind conjures up images of bikinis, samba, carnival and football. While these certainly are an important part of Brazil’s heritage and culture, there are an infinite number of other unique travel and leisure activities to enjoy in Brazil. Brazil is geographically, ecologically and culturally diverse, offering sunny skies, spectacular sunsets, amazing culture, world class shopping and extreme adventure. Its people are big-hearted and always waiting with a smile, while its beaches are among the most beautiful in the world. The growing tourist and eco-tourism industries cater to all tastes.
Brazil’s geographic regions are as diverse as its people. There are 26 States divided into 5 regions. Brazil’s eclectic cities burst with colour and energy all year-round and its streets pulsate to the Samba beat. Its cities are sprawling, particularly São Paolo and Rio de Janeiro which are among the largest in the world. On the other hand its huge bio-diverse land is home to some of earth's most spectacular flora and fauna the world has even seen. Brazil is home to 22% of the world's arable land and so agriculture, farming and country life represent a vital part of the Brazilian culture.
Brazil is so vast that it occupies nearly half the continent of South America and borders almost every South American country with the exceptions of Ecuador and Chile.
The magnificent unspoiled Brazilian coastline spans 7,491 km along the Atlantic Ocean. The climate varies from temperate in the South to tropical and sub tropical in the North and Northeast. The country boasts an abundance of lush rainforests, majestic rivers and pristine untouched beaches which stretch across the length and breadth of the land.
Brazil's economy is thriving and its overseas property market is gathering pace each day. Brazil is the 6th largest global economy in the world, with 5.2% growth forecast for 2010 reported by IPEA the country´s Institute of Applied Economic Research. According to international real estate analysts, foreign demand for second homes in Brazil is on the rise. Approximately 5% of the 7 million tourists who visit Brazil annually express a desire to purchase a second home in the country.
Brazilian nationals also favour holidaying within Brazil, and notably more and more Brazilians are venturing to the north eastern cities for their annual get away.
The Government infrastructure investments, combined with demand surrounding the 2014 Football World Cup and the 2016 Olympics, are fuelling demand for even more housing and Brazil’s elected Head of Government President Lula da Silva is being instrumental in creating new opportunities through investment and the federal budget. President Lula has been coined “the man of the people”, elected from humble beginnings and brought up in Pernambuco in the Northeast, he represents a new era for Brazilian politics.
