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Vast potential: agriculture is big business in Brazil, but cowboys are still the best way to move cattle across the country’s great expanses of dirt roads and trails. Vital statistics: Name: Brazil Area: 8,511,965km 2 (3,286,488 square miles) Population: 196,342,592 Life expectancy: 71.71 years Capital city: Brasília Climate: mostly tropical, but temperate in the south Language: Portuguese Religion: Roman Catholic (73.6%); Protestant (15.4%) Currency: real Major industries: agriculture, textiles, shoes, chemicals, cement, lumber, iron ore, tin, steel, aircraft, motor vehicles and parts. 40 Issue 1 2009 BP MAGAZINE PERU VENEZUELA COLOMBIA CHILE AREA ENLARGED BOLIVIA km 500 1000 Amazon River GUYANA SURINAME Manaus BRAZIL Campo Grande PARAGUAY ARGENTINA NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN Atop a mountain named Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro, the massive, awe-inspiring sculpture of Christ the Redeemer stands, arms extended wide, leaving its message open for interpretation, perhaps a religious symbol, maybe a welcome, or embrace of protection. “Look at all that Brazil offers,” it seems to say, “and see a bright future, new growth and fresh opportunities.” BP has certainly seen those opportunities and is busy growing its presence in the South American country, although not, at the moment, in the way one might expect. Brazil produces hydrocarbons primarily from the Atlantic Ocean in the Campos basin in the southeast – in 2008 it produced around 2 million barrels per day. Many energy companies, including the national oil company Petrobras and BP, have their main offices in Rio, the original gateway to Brazil. An extraordinary place, Rio is a city of millions, where breathtaking beauty and extremes of wealth and 50 Belem Fortaleza BRASILIA São Paulo Porto Alegre URUGUAY FRENCH GUIANA Salvador 40 Recife Rio de Janeiro As I stood at the base of one of the world’s most recognised sculptures, watching a bright sun’s white radiance turn to a soft glow with the approach of dusk, I considered a well-kept secret I learned about Brazil. A country known for its beautiful people (inside and out I must add), the Amazon rainforest, Carnival, World Cup football teams, famous beaches and its Portuguese language is quietly building up its resource muscle and cultivating its business acuity. Brazil is a remote giant that is poised to emerge as a formidable influence in the world. 30 » 10 0 10 20 30
Open arms: Rio de Janeiro’s most famous icon, Christ the Redeemer, sits atop Corcovado mountain, arms spread wide to all visitors. Country report> Brazil BP MAGAZINE Issue 1 2009 41
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