world by 

nominal, and eighth by PPP measures.[22][23] It is one of the world's major breadbaskets,

being the largest producer of coffee for the last 150 years.[24] Brazil is a regional power and
sometimes considered a great[25][26][27] or a middle power in international affairs.[27][28][29][30][31][26] On
account of its international recognition and influence, the country is subsequently classified as
an emerging power[32] and a potential superpower by several analysts.[33][34][35] Brazil is a founding
member of the United Nations, the G20, BRICS, Mercosul, Organization of American
States, Organization of Ibero-American States and the Community of Portuguese Language
Countries.

Contents

 1Etymology
 2History
o 2.1Pre-Cabraline era
o 2.2Portuguese colonization
o 2.3United Kingdom with Portugal
o 2.4Independent empire
o 2.5Early republic
o 2.6Contemporary era
 3Geography
o 3.1Climate
o 3.2Biodiversity and environment
 4Government and politics
o 4.1Law
o 4.2Military
o 4.3Foreign policy
o 4.4Law enforcement and crime
o 4.5Administrative divisions
 5Economy
o 5.1Energy
o 5.2Tourism
 6Infrastructure
o 6.1Science and technology
o 6.2Transport
o 6.3Health
o 6.4Education
o 6.5Media and communication
 7Demographics
o 7.1Race and ethnicity
o 7.2Religion
o 7.3Urbanization
o 7.4Language
 8Culture
o 8.1Architecture
o 8.2Music
o 8.3Literature
o 8.4Cuisine
o 8.5Cinema
o 8.6Theatre
o 8.7Visual arts
 o 8.8Sports
o 8.9National holidays
 9See also
 10Notes
 11References
 12Bibliography
 13Further reading
 14External links