Brazil is the biggest country of South America and has one of the largest territories of the world. In fact, Brazil is the fifth country of the world in area, with its 8.511.965 km². The population is around 170.000.000 people, the sixth of the world from lower to the highest social classes, consuming from cheap and simple products to those of high technology.

Since 1990, Brazil's frontiers are opened to foreign companies, both manufacturers and services suppliers and it is certainly the main entrance to Mercosul and South America.

According to official data, Brazil imported in 1996 around US$ 53,3 billion distributed basically in: electric and electronic machines and materials, chemical products and fertilizers, petrol and petrochemical products, minerals, vehicles, industrialized food, dressing costumes, iron and steel, transport equipments and parts, among other things. These products are coming from Europe, USA, Mercosul, Japan, Middle East, Asia, Latin America among other countries.

The strongest economy is the south and southeast regions, including states as São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul. These states have the highest concentration of industries of all kinds and the most important cities. São Paulo, for example, is one of the biggest cities of the world, with its 15.000.000 inhabitants.

Actually, Brazil is one of the most attractive markets for foreign companies, from the smaller to the multi-national ones. If you are one of those companies who want to increase your business exporting products or services, don't loose the chance to conquer brazilian market.

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