Almost Paradise Brazil is an enormous country, the fifth largest in the world, taking up over half the land mass of South America. It has 19 cities with over 1 million in population. The majority of Brazilians live near the coast, leaving much of the country sparsely uninhabited. Brazil has Indians who have never been in contact with the outside world. It also has the world's largest wetlands and the most diverse ecosystem.
Brazil is rich in natural resources, yet has an enormous national debt.
It has glamor and opulence but also dire poverty. Despite a cumbersome bureaucracy, Brazilians have found innovative solutions to some of the country's problems. After severe economic problems, Brazil is making a comeback. It is a certainly a country to watch. Their love of life and their ability to enjoy the here and now, talking, sharing good food, creating and listening to music, dancing and walking on the beach.