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Overview
The World in Focus series provides a thorough, comprehensive, and up-to-date view of individual countries around the world. Each volume examines a major nation's history, geography, climate, economy, transportation, natural resources, industrial development, and future challenges. Also featured are in-depth treatments of the nation's political, religious, and cultural institutions, as well as a close-up view of the people of the nation, their lifestyles, and their activities while at work, at home, and at play. In addition to the readable and engaging text, each volume contains a time line and numerous full-color photos, maps, charts, graphs, data boxes, and special "Did You Know?" features containing intriguing facts that are bound to encourage readers to continue their search for information.
Brazil explores the history, culture, and people of the largest and most influential country in South America. Brazil's borders touch all the nations on the continent except Chile and Ecuador. Brazil has become a leader in developing policies that benefit other South American countries as well as itself. Originally populated by Amerindians, the country has a colorful history as a colony of Portugal, an independent monarchy, and finally a republic. The mighty Amazon River dominates much of its landscape as it winds through tropical rain forest, but Brazil also has its deserts, wetlands, and mountains. In the nineteenth century, Brazil faced the challenges of industrialization. It suffered the growing pains of a young democracy during the twentieth. It has earned respect as a competitor in soccer and auto racing. Today it tackles issues such as developing good trade partners and protectingthe environment through new ventures in eco-tourism.