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Brazil is a country in South America. It is the fifth largest country by geographical area, the fifth most populous country, and the fourth most populous democracy in the world.
As a result of colonialism, the main language in the country is Portuguese and the dominant religion is Catholicism.
The country has a coastline of more than 7,367 kilometres along the Atlantic. It also borders every nation on the South American continent except Ecuador and Chile.
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In general, the population centres in Brazil are located near the coast. As a result, despite having a very large population, the country has a low population density inland.
Due to its size, the country has a very diverse topography, ranging from hills, mountains, plains, highlands, scrublands, savannas, rainforests, and a long coastline. It is home to much of the Amazon rainforest.
Pros and Cons to Buying Property in Brazil
In recent years, the country has begun to emerge as a tourist hotspot. The Lonely Planet guide explained: "Brazil is South America's giant, a dazzling land of pristine beaches, steamy jungles and manic metropolises. Music and dancing are as integral here as eating and sleeping, and you'll find as many regional styles as there are shades of people.
"While it may not be the Eden of popular imagination, Brazil is still a country of staggering beauty. There are stretches of unexplored rainforest, islands with divine tropical beaches, and endless rivers."
Recently, Resort Group International reported that it was currently a good time to invest in the country.
Danielle Murphy, account manager for the company's Brazilian projects, explained that many people opted for homes in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. However, he said that northern areas such as Natal are becoming "more popular as time goes by".
She added that prices were extremely low in the north and north-east of the country, making now an "excellent time to invest".
Figures from the Global Property Guide showed that house prices in the whole of Brazil make the country attractive to people looking for second homes. According to its data, the average price of a home in the country is just $1,000 per square metre.
However, the company's figures show significant regional variations. Property in Sao Paolo is slightly cheaper than in Rio De Janeiro. For example a 50 square metre apartment in the former costs $50,000, compared to $75,000 in Rio.
Larger city-centre apartments in the two conurbations cost between $100,000 and $350,000.
People looking to purchase homes in the purpose-built capital of Brasilia will have to spend between $60,000 and $250,000 to obtain a property.
In recent years, Fortaleza in the north-east of the country has become a popular spot for people to purchase second homes. Tourists are attracted to the city's warm ocean waters and the sandy beaches. The conurbation also boasts fantastic nightlife, with a plethora of bars, clubs and festivals.
Here, according to the Global Property Guide, a 50 square metre apartment costs just $45,000. Something larger, like a 200 square metre home, would cost in the region of $200,000.
What you need to know when buying property in Brazil
Manoj Chawla, managing director of Alexander Richards, recently explained that Brazil has "very good property laws and individuals can own property". However, he added that people still "need to go about it the right way".
He added: "You need to make sure that is has the proper titling law because you have different classes of ownership.
"If you are buying an apartment, the developer will have sorted out the land rights and you are not going to get thrown out. But if you were buying farmland, or rural land, people might have had the right of ownership through occupation."
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The Brazilian government encourages foreign investment, allows for foreign freehold ownership of land and Brazil property and has succeeded in reducing inflation in the country to record lows. The country’s currency is competitive, the economy is stable and 2004 and 2005 have seen strong and sustainable increases in GDP. The country offers lifestyle options to suit everyone - for the sun seeker there are private and clean beaches in abundance, for the retiree there are gated communities with communal amenities and facilities, for the adventurer and great outdoor lover the ability to truly get away from it all in Brazil’s highly undeveloped interior is a draw.
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