Brazil

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The Federative Republic of Brazil, or Brasil to its residents, is the largest country in South America and the region of Latin America.

Originally a colony of Portugal from the landing of Pedro Álvares Cabral in 1500 until 1815, Brazil achieved its independence in 1822 with the formation of the Empire of Brazil.