Renewable sources now account for more than 40% of Brazil’s energy matrix,  one of the highest levels in the world. With Brazil’s large water supply,  hydroelectric power supplies more than 60% of Brazil’s electricity needs. Wind,  biomass and solar energy continue to grow in importance.

Brazil’s largest cities are consolidating their position as a global investment hub not only for Brazil, but for the entire region of Latin America. Brazil shares land borders with Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela, as well as the French overseas region of French Guiana. Brazil has free trade agreements with the largest markets in Latin America and is a member of the South American common market (Mercosur).

Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world by total area and occupies almost half of the continent of South America. In the heart of South America: Brazil occupies almost half of the South American continent and shares land borders with Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela, as well as the French overseas region of French Guiana.

Brazil is the largest economy in Latin America and one of the 10 largest countries in the world in population, land and gross domestic product
(GDP). A major player in international trade, Brazil has proved to be an open and vibrant country with a diverse economy and one of the largest consumer markets in the world. It also has a highly productive agricultural sector, a large and sophisticated industrial base, one of the most solid and prudently regulated financial sectors of the G20, the largest stock market in Latin America and abundant natural resources. This section provides a snapshot of Brazil, including a country profile, its economy, institutions, openness to foreign investment, financial system, infrastructure and participation in international trade.