Brazil is the largest country in both South America and Latin America, with the largest economy and population in South America. It has a long coastline on the Atlantic Ocean and borders every other South American country except Ecuador and Chile. Brazil declared independence from Portugal on September 7, 1822, and this date is now celebrated annually as Independence Day, with parades, concerts, and fireworks across the large nation.

2.  Brazil,officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest
country in both South America and the Latin American region.
 It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area
and by population.
 It is the largest Portuguese-speaking country in the world, and
the only one in the Americas.
 It borders all other South American countries except Ecuador and
Chile.
 Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Brazil has a coastline
of 7,491 km.

3. Its Amazon River basin includes a vast tropical
forest, home to diverse wildlife, a variety of
ecological systems, and extensive natural
resources spanning numerous protected
habitats.

4. The country's economy is the world's eighth
largest by nominal.
It had one of the world's fastest growing
major economies, with its economic reforms
giving the country new international
recognition and influence.
Brazil has been the world's largest producer
of coffee for the last 150 years.

5. ~The capital of Brazil is Brasília. ~São Paulo is the most populous city in
Brazil
~Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's primary tourist
attraction and resort
~Belo Horizonte is the sixth largest
city in Brazil

6. Independence Day (Sete de Setembro) is the
National holiday of Brazil.
Independence Day honors the
birthday of the nation.
On 7th September 1822, Brazil
claimed its independence from
the hands of the Portuguese.
Brazilians did not have to fight much for
freedom, they won it from their parent
country, Portugal.

7. When Napoleon’s armies conquered Portugal,the royal family fled
to Brazil.
On 7th September 1822, Dom Pedro, son of Portugal's king, stood
near Brazil's Ipiranga River and made an announcement of
independence. He tore the Portuguese symbol from his uniform
and declared, "By my blood, by my honor, and by God: I will make
Brazil free." After that Pedro became the Emperor of Brazil and
forced Portuguese forces to leave Brazil. In 1889 Brazil finished its
monarchy and became a republic but kept 7th September as its
Independence Day.

8. In Brasilia(Capital of Brazil) the day is celebrated at the
Ministries Esplanade with a military parade in the presence
of the President of Brazil. On this day many political
leaders appear at the public events and talk about the
nation's heritage, laws, history, people, about recent events
and future projects.
All Brazilians are entitled to Independence Day off work
except some emergency service workers.

9. Independence Day is considered as a Public Day with outings,
picnics and lots of outdoor events like parades, air shows,
fireworks and musical concerts.
Parades generally occur in the morning and the fireworks occur
in the evening.

10. Thousands of Brazilians gather in the road
celebrating this day with banners, balloons and
streamers. They proudly fly their Flag, sing songs
and enjoy the day with their friends and families.

11. Done by:
Aldrin Pashku