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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.

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.

Source: PIB