BRAZIL

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Country located in South America.

Capital: Brasilia.

Fifth largest country in the world.

• 47% of the South American territory (8.5 million km ²)
• More than 192 million people.

Currency: Real (R $, BRL).

Language: Portuguese.

Religion: Roman Catholicism.

HISTORY

In the beginning, Brazil was inhabited by Indians, then in 1500 was discovered by Europeans in a Portuguese expedition led by Pedro Álvares Cabral, later on September 7, 1822 became independent. His first capital was Salvador, which was replaced by Rio de Janeiro until it built a new capital, Brasilia.

GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

Its current constitution was formulated in 1988 and defines Brazil as a Federal Republic which is formed by the union of three political entities:

• The Federal District
• 26 States
• Municipalities 5565

Brazil is a democratic republic with a presidential system, the president is the head of state, elected for a term of four years.

ENVIRONMENT

The vast territory of Brazil, comprises different ecosystems, such as the Amazon, known for hosting the greatest biological diversity in the world, the Atlantic Forest and the Cerrado, which also support a rich biodiversity, for which Brazil is classified as a megadiverse country , in addition to a wide variety of climates and topography, although it can be considered that most of the country has a tropical climate.

Amazon

TOURISM

Brazil is also famous for being a major international tourist destination in South America, ranking third in Latin America. The main sites of interest are:

• Stone Cathedral.

• The statue of Christ the Redeemer (Rio de Janeiro).

• The Cathedral of Brasilia (Heritage).

We can also find fascinating places such as:

• The Iguassu Falls (Iguazu National Park)
• The Itaipu Dam (hydroelectric plant that produces more energy worldwide)
• The Archipelago of Fernando of Noronha
• The Pico da Neblina (highest point in the country)

CULTURE

Brazilian cuisine varies greatly depending on the region. among the best dishes are:

• The feijoada (national dish)
• Sweets as brigadeiro and beijiño
• Beverages such as coffee and cachaza

Football is the most popular sport in Brazil, the football team has won five times world cup football cup.

The carnival in Rio de Janeiro is one of the most important festivals of the city, which is an annual celebration that takes place forty days before easter.

ABC Federal university, is a public university located in the state of Sao Paulo (Brazil), more specifically in the city of Santo André.

ABC Federal University offers careers as:

• Undergraduate: Engineering, Biological Sciences, Economics, Public Policy, Philosophy, International Relations, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and others.
• Graduate: Masters and Doctorates.

The reasons why I want to study in this university are:

• I love this country
• Offers the masters of my interest
• Only university in Brazil with 100% of their teacher’s doctors
• The impact of scientific publications

The masters that I have chosen to continue my studies:

Planning and land use planning. This expertise will deepen my knowledge into land management at village level, especially in environmentally sensitive areas. This mastery has a period of two years.

The university has scholarships as:

• OEA-GCUB Scholarship 
• Erasmus Mundus Scholarship
• Scholarships Young researchers

These grants offer the following benefits:

• Program costs
• Contribution monthly living expenses
• Moving expenses and accommodation

Documents required:

• Present curriculum
• Copy of diploma or certificate of completion of studies
• Copy of the identity card and passport
• Intent of research
• Certificate of language