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Recently, the Union Agriculture Minister led the Indian delegation to the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Brasília, Brazil.
About Brazil
- Location: Brazil is located in eastern South America, spanning the Northern, Southern, and Western Hemispheres, and is the fifth-largest country in the world.
- Borders: It shares borders with all South American nations except Chile and Ecuador.
- Regions: Major physiographic zones include the Brazilian Highlands, the Amazon Rainforest, and the Pantanal Wetlands.
- Water Bodies:
- Amazon River: Originating in the Andes Mountains, is the Second-longest in the world, with the largest water discharge volume globally.
- Sao Francisco River: Brazil’s longest river entirely within the country.
- Iguacu River: Features the Itaipu Dam, a major hydroelectric power site.
- Coastline: Brazil has a 7,491 km long Atlantic coastline with islands like Fernando de Noronha.
- Highest Peak:Pico da Neblina (2,999 m) is Brazil’s tallest mountain.
- Amazon Basin: It is the world’s largest river basin, spans across Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Bolivia, Guyana, and Suriname.
- It is home to the Amazon Rainforest, the largest tropical forest in the world, and it plays a vital role in the global carbon cycle.
Major Highlights of the Visit
- The theme of the meeting was “Promoting inclusive and sustainable agriculture through cooperation, innovation and equitable trade among BRICS countries.”
- Senior officials from BRICSnations and newly invited members, such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia,Indonesia, and Iran, attended the meeting.
Source: PIB
Brazil FAQs
Q1: Where is Brazil located geographically?
Ans: Brazil is located in South America, and it is the largest country on the continent, both in terms of area and population.
Q2: What is the capital city of Brazil?
Ans: The capital of Brazil is Brasília, which was inaugurated in 1960 to promote inland development and reduce coastal concentration.
