Moving to Brazil
Autor: Antonio Severini | Publicado: 2011-12-14T04:38:00-08:00


Moving to Brazil


Relocating to Brazil is something which more and more people around the world have been considering even if the economic environment has reduced many people’s financial wealth. 

The idea of moving to Brazil is not a new idea as people have been relocating to South America for many years now. But what exactly does Brazil and South America have to offer? What has changed over the last 20 or 30 years to attract so many people to the region?

Brazil

Brazil is the largest country in South America and as a consequence it has one of the leading economies in the region and has benefited from the highs, although unfortunately the lows as well, experienced by the region. It is the fifth largest country in the world by land mass and the fifth largest country in the world by population with a very strong relationship with fellow South American countries as well as the United States of America.


The country was originally a colony of Portugal and as a consequence is the only Portuguese speaking country in America and therefore attracts many people from that region. After a relatively difficult period prior to the turn-of-the-century the country is now a major economy not only in the region but it is also attracting significant investment from overseas companies.

Where is Brazil?

Brazil is situated on the east coast of South America and borders countries such as Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Suriname and Guyana with Ecuador and Chile the only two South American countries not to border Brazil. This perfectly illustrates the position of the country with regards to the overall South American economy. There have been vast improvements in transport connections to the region with an array of airlines and shipping companies now servicing Brazil, offering a perfect route to entry for tourists and expats.

The weather in Brazil

While everybody is likely to associate hot weather and tropical climes with Brazil the country actually brings together five different climatic subtypes which include equatorial, tropical, semiarid, temperate and subtropical. While there are specific climatic differences with equatorial rainforests in the north, semiarid deserts in the Northeast, temperate forests in the south and tropical savannas in central Brazil you will also see a mixture of the various climates within these specific areas. In simple terms, the weather in Brazil is unpredictable!

Rainfall in central Brazil is seasonal and fairly predictable and while rainfall in the south of Brazil is often throughout the year the Northeast region of the country has, and continues to, suffer from major droughts. Indeed the major drought of 1877 cost around 500,000 lives!

Working in Brazil

While Brazil has the 64th largest GDP in the world, according to the World Bank data, many people believe that Brazil will ultimately become a top-five economy in the world. The country has had, and continues to have, a very close relationship with the United States of America although tellingly the country has also developed strong links with many other overseas economies. It is the world’s eighth largest economy and the ninth largest in purchasing power but it is the vast array of business sectors in which the country excels which many believe will push it to the next level in due course.

Often used as a base by overseas companies to access South America and also access a relatively cheap workforce, the country is a significant player in export markets such as aircraft, electrical equipment, automobiles, ethanol, textiles, footwear, iron ore, steel, coffee, orange juice, soybeans and corn beef. There’s also been a significant increase in Brazil’s international investment market and the country is now a major force in the commodities arena. For many years the currency was pegged to the US dollar but since 1999 it has been allowed to “float freely” under the guidance of the Brazilian Central Bank.

As the economy began to grow we saw a large number of overseas workers moving to Brazil to fill various skills gaps which began to emerge. The governments have been, and continue to be, very welcoming towards skilled workers in the region and expats looking to relocate to Brazil. The economy in Brazil is expected to grow by 8% this year and with net debt down to 42% of GDP, despite the fact we’re in the middle of worldwide economic difficulties, and unemployment having fallen to 7.5% (which is actually an eight-year low) the signs are good.

Such is the strength of the Brazilian economy that the country actually loaned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) US$14 billion which is a major turnaround from 1999 when the country was on the verge of collapse and forced to take on a US$42 billion loan from the IMF.

Transport Network in Brazil

Despite the fact that Brazil is one of the largest countries in the world by land mass it does have a relatively good transport network although it is dominated by the road system with over 2,000,000 km of road in the country. The rail network had initially suffered something of a decline since 1945 but a rejuvenated government and additional funding for the transport network within Brazil have led to significant improvements and the introduction of privatization to the mix.

It is also worth noting that Brazil has the second largest number of airports in the world totaling 2,500 although the vast majorities are relatively basic landing areas. However, the São Paulo airport is the largest and busiest in Brazil servicing much of the country’s commercial and tourist traffic. There are connecting flights to almost every major city in Brazil from São Paulo which has helped to improve and increase the standing of Brazil on the international arena.

Major cities in Brazil

There are many cities in Brazil with populations over 1 million but the country is dominated by São Paulo which has over 11 million people, Rio de Janeiro with over 6 million, Salvador with over 3 million, Brasilia with over 2.6 million and the likes of Fortaleza with over 2.5 million residents. The ongoing improvement in the Brazilian economy, the strength of the country and the services and facilities on offer has led to a significant increase in tourist traffic and expats looking to resettle in the region.

As a consequence, Brazil has in many ways become the capital city of South America despite the fact that many years ago it was considered a “basket case” by many investors. However, the Brazil of today is very different to the Brazil of 30 years ago after the constant threats of political upheaval and financial distress led many overseas investors to blacklist the country. However, as we mentioned above, the country now boasts one of the largest and strongest economies in the world and indeed the loan of US$14 billion to the IMF is a perfect reflection of the country’s growing strength.

São Paulo

São Paulo is by far and away the largest city in Brazil and in many ways dominates the Brazilian economy with a particularly strong influence in the areas of commerce and finance not to mention arts and entertainment. The climate in São Paulo is classed as humid subtropical with highs of around 28°C in February and lows of around 21°C in June. Rainfall is at its peak in the early months of the year and can fall to relatively low levels in July and August.&nbsp;

I hope you found this newsletter as a learning experience interesting. Thank you...






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