Brazil, which has an area of about 851490,000 square kilometers, ranking fifth in the world and first in South America. Like a child favored by nature, Brazil is blessed with a unique geographical conditions, surrounded by mountains and sea, fertile land, abundant sunshine and a pleasant climate. Most of the country is located in the tropics, with lush forests covering vast areas of land, accounting for a staggering 62% of the land. In these dense forests, there are abundant treasures hidden. Brazil is the world's largest producer of soybeans, coffee, sugar, citrus and other agricultural products, and even ranks among the world's three largest granaries along with Russia and Ukraine.
In addition, Brazil has a proud title – "The Chosen One". This title stems from its unique geographical location and abundant natural resources. Located in the eastern part of South America, on the west coast of the Atlantic Ocean, Brazil is an ideal natural harbor. Its ten land neighbours are, in clockwise order: Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana (France). These countries have their own unique cultures and characteristics, both historically and geographically.
However, despite its unique advantages in many ways, Brazil has not become a superpower. This is not an easy task. While Brazil is uniquely positioned in many ways, it needs to be strengthened in terms of the technological, economic, and political power needed to become a superpower. First of all, Brazil's economy is relatively weak. Although Brazil is rich in natural resources, it plays more of a role as an exporter of raw materials in the international market, and lacks high value-added products and services, which makes Brazil's influence in the global economy limited.
Secondly, Brazil's political influence is also relatively weak. Although Brazil has a large influence in South America, its performance on the global political stage is not prominent. This is mainly due to the fact that Brazil still has many deficiencies in terms of political system, diplomatic relations, etc.
Finally, Brazil is also relatively weak in the tech sector. Although Brazil has made certain achievements in some fields such as aerospace and biotechnology, in general, Brazil's scientific and technological strength is still far behind that of superpowers such as the United States and China. However, this does not mean that Brazil does not have the potential to become a superpower. As the global political and economic landscape continues to change, it is also possible that Brazil will increase its influence on the global stage in the future by strengthening its economic, political, and technological strength.
[Too close to the United States].
At the beginning of the 19th century, the fortunes of the American continent began to change dramatically. In 1823, Monroe of the United States loudly declared that "America is the America of the Americans", which symbolized that Latin American countries were about to enter the shadow of American hegemony. These countries, as if they have become subordinate to the United States, cannot escape the fate of being manipulated. After World War II, the world landscape changed dramatically, and the process of decolonization began in South America and the Caribbean. However, the United States did not miss this opportunity, and they took over Latin America instead of Great Britain, France, Spain and Portugal.
Through means such as human and ideological infiltration, and economic warfare, the United States has "mastered" Latin American countries to the death, so that these countries cannot pose any threat to the United States. The period of rapid development in Brazil coincided with the white-hot period of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the face of Brazil's rapid development, the United States has chosen to turn a blind eye. In the seventies and eighties of the last century, Brazil ranked eighth in the world for a long time, and its per capita population was close to that of developed countries. Brazil's iron ore and oil reserves are among the highest in the world, and the reserves of the two most important industrial raw materials are greater than ours. There are no iron mines on the Persian Gulf side, Australia has little oil, and Brazil is really blessed.
Brazil's industrial system is also relatively complete, with industries such as steel, shipbuilding, automobiles, and aircraft flourishing. Founded in 1969, Embraer soon became the world's third-largest civil aircraft manufacturer and the world's largest regional aircraft manufacturer, alongside Boeing in the United States and Airbus in Europe. However, in 1994, Embraer began to be privatized, and there was overseas capital led by the United States. In 2018, Boeing announced a $3.8 billion acquisition of an 80% stake in Embraer's commercial aircraft business, which was renamed Boeing Commercial Aircraft Brasil a year later.
In 2020, Boeing reversed itself and announced the termination of the merger contract. From the history of Embraer, we can see a microcosm of the various industries in Brazil. Brazil, which looks powerful, has in fact been at the mercy of others for a long time. The altitude at which it flies has long ceased to be determined by itself, but depends on the face of the United States.
How high can Brazil fly? 】
In 1991, the top 12 countries in the world were the United States, Japan, Germany, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil, Spain, Russia, China and South Korea. That year, Brazil's GDP per capita was $3,975, ranking 59th in the world. By 2021, the top 12 countries in the world were the United States, China, Japan, Germany, India, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Russia, South Korea and Brazil.
Brazil's GDP per capita rose to $7,696, but its global ranking dropped to 96th. Despite the underperforming economy, Brazil still has great potential for growth, given its size and population. With the power of emerging economies, Brazil is expected to occupy an important position on the world stage in the future, and its development ceiling may be higher than that of India.
Amazon River
The Amazon River, with a total length of about 6,400 kilometers, is the second largest river in the world after the Nile. The flow of this river is staggering, reaching an average of 21At 90,000 cubic meters per second, about 7 times the size of the Yangtze River, it is the largest river in the world. Standing at the mouth of the Amazon River, you will be struck by her power and magnificence, and see her waters tumbling, surging, and functioning regularly like a giant machine.
The number of tributaries of the Amazon is staggering, about 150,000, which makes her the most tributary river in the world. Some of these tributaries of the Amazon stream are very powerful. For example, the Madeira River, which is the longest tributary of the Amazon River, is about 3,380 kilometers long and has an average flow of 3At 120,000 cubic meters per second, it is the largest tributary of the Amazon River. Another example is the Negro River, which is about 2,250 kilometers long and has an average flow of 2At 840,000 cubic meters per second, it is the second largest tributary of the Amazon River.
When comparing the Yangtze River, we will find that the average flow of the Yangtze River is about 3110,000 cubic meters per second, which is in the same order of magnitude as the flow of these two tributaries of the Amazon River. As you can imagine, the Amazon River is like a huge water tower, covered with two Yangtze rivers, which continuously carry the water of life. And all this is unfolding in this vast land of about 7.05 million square kilometers.
Amazon rainforest
The Amazon rainforest, this magical forest, dotted on the earth's surface like a large piece of emerald, covers about 5.5 million square kilometers of land, accounting for more than half of the world's tropical rainforest area. By contrast, the Congolese rainforest, which ranks second, is much smaller, covering less than 2 million square kilometres. Every year, the Amazon rainforest acts as a giant biological lung, producing about 10% of the world's oxygen through photosynthesis. This is a veritable "lung of the earth", which continuously provides the world with oxygen for life, greatly slowing down the rate of global warming.
The Amazon rainforest is strategically located across 8 countries and 1 region: Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana. Brazil accounts for about 60% of the area. When you walk into Brazil, you will be struck by the greenery that is the gift of the Amazon rainforest, which is the main factor in the country's high forest cover of 62%. In this lush rainforest, each creature is connected to this magical land in a unique way. Towering trees, leafy, their roots digging deep into the soil and embracing Mother Earth.
Under the shelter of trees, a variety of plants compete to form a rich and colorful ecosystem. And in this ecosystem, various animals have also found their homes and thrived. Overall, the Amazon rainforest is a vibrant source of life that connects every corner of the planet in its own unique way.
[Brazil became independent early].
In 1500, the Portuguese navigator Pedro Cabral successfully arrived in present-day Brazil. His arrival began Europe's journey of exploration of this mysterious land. In the 1530s, the Portuguese established colonies in Brazil, and then began to build cities, develop agriculture, and extract resources. In 1549, the King of Portugal appointed a governor to administer this distant land. Brazil has undergone many changes throughout its history. In 1822, Prince Pedro of Portugal declared independence in Brazil, establishing the Brazilian Empire and becoming the ruler of this new country.
However, in 1889, a military coup broke the peace in Brazil, and General Fonseca and his troops succeeded in overthrowing the then ** and establishing a new state, the United States of Brazil. The coup d'état marked the beginning of Brazil's history of independence, largely out of Portuguese control. As of 2022, Brazil's population has reached about 20.3 billion, making it the seventh most populous country in the world. Of these, whites make up the majority, reaching 5374%。
In addition, mulattoes account for 3845 percent, 6 percent black21%, and other ethnic groups such as yellows and Indians accounted for 16%。The influence of whites in Brazil was great, mainly because of the colonial history of Portugal. We often misunderstand that Brazil has a small number of white people, but in reality, the Brazilian players who play in Europe are only a fraction of the Brazilian population. The reason why these players are rarely white is because they are mainly from poor areas of Brazil, where the population is predominantly black and mulatto.
Brazilian Altiplano
The Brazilian Plateau, with an area of about 5 million square kilometers, is second only to the Antarctic Plateau and the second largest in the world. About 4.5 million square kilometers are located in Brazil, which has become an iconic geographical feature of Brazil. In 1960, Brazil moved its capital from the coastal city of Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia, located on the Brazilian plateau. The city sits on an average elevation of about 1,172 meters above sea level, and when it was first built, it was still a desolate place.
Although the population of about 4.3 million (2017) may not seem like much, it is difficult to find a large city of this size in the vast Brazilian highlands. This population is large enough to make Brasilia one of the most prosperous cities in the Brazilian Altiplano.
Standing on the high ground of Brasilia, you can see endless green vegetation and rolling hills. The city's architecture is modern and contrasts with the surrounding nature. Despite the relatively low population density, the inhabitants of Brasilia are rich in culture and life.