Brazil consists of 26 states and 1 federal district. Brasilia is the capital and São
Paulo is the largest City. Situated on the equator, Brazil`s climate is 
predominantly tropical, with little seasonal variation. Portuguese is the official 
language, and is spoken by the entire population. Brazil is the only Portuguese-
speaking nation in the Americas, giving it a national culture distinct from its 
Spanish-speaking neighbors. 

Brazil is a strong and stable democracy; the President has extensive executive
 powers; he appoints the Cabinet, and he is also both head of the state and head 
of government. The President and Vice-President are elected on the same ticket 
by popular vote for four-year terms. 

Brazil is a large conglomeration of cultures. And the Brazilians have a unique and 
fun life style. Brazil is well known for its music (Samba, Bossa Nova, etc), 
Carnival, National Soccer Team which is immensely popular, not only in Brazil but 
also in the entire world and of course for the immensity of its Amazon Rain Forest.

Brazil has the longest tropical beach cost of the world, with thousands of
marvelous and well preserved beaches and an amazing climate – and excellent 
opportunities for foreign investors in real estate. 


Capital: Brasilia

Area: total: 8,511,965 sq 
Population: 186,112,794
Coastline: 7,491 km 
Geographic coordinates:10 00 S, 55 00 W 
Language: Portuguese


Northeast

The Northeast region is culturally diverse, with roots from the Portuguese Colonial
 period, Afro-Brazilian culture and Brazilian Indian influence. It is well know for its
 beautiful coast and friendly people. Besides brilliant white sand beaches, dazzling
multi-colored green water, and coconut palms, the northeast of Brazil offers
incomparable real estate opportunities being the most booming real estate area of
Brazil.

Northeast states: Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí,
Rio Grande do Norte and Sergipe.

Ceará
The endless stretch of beaches in the state of Ceará offers great real estate 
opportunities. Ceará has several famous beaches such as Cumbuco, Canoa 
Quebrada, Taiba, Jericoacoara, Uruau, and Flexeiras. The beaches are divided into 
two groups, in relation to the capital (Fortaleza) Sunset: The Sol Poente Coast 
(West) and the Sol Nascente Coast (East).

The state has several tourist attractions but is famous for its eco-tourism 
capabilities with hundreds of nearly deserted beaches, sand dunes and mountains 
on the countryside. It is also considered the best place in the world for kite-surfing, 
with great wind and warm water all year long. 

Fortaleza`s international airport (named Pinto Martins airport) is well served by 
international flights from North and Central America as well as Europe.

Capital: Fortaleza
Area: 148,016km² 
Population: 6,500,000
Coastline: 573 km
Pop. density: 43.9 inh./km² 
Timezone: GMT -3