Brazil attained independence from Portugal on Sept. 7 1822.The population is quite cosmopolitan
with European,African and American roots.Sao Paulo is the largest city with a population
of 11 million(approx.) followed by Rio de Janeiro with around 6 million people.Its total population is around 191 million and shares borders with Venezuela,Columbia,Guyana, Peru,Bolivia,Argentina and Uruguay among others.
Its main exports include oil,soybeans,paper,textile and sugar.
