Background: Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of the country when in 1985 the military regime peacefully ceded power to civilian rulers. Brazil continues to pursue industrial and agricultural growth and development of its interior. Exploiting vast natural resources and a large labor pool, it is today South America's leading economic power and a regional leader. Highly unequal income distribution remains a pressing problem.
April 24th 2008South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Niterói Thursday 24th April
To come
(Friday, in Rio city centre, Botanic Gardens; Saturday: Beach; Sunday: church and go to stay with my Mum´s cousin til Tuesday when get bus to Sao Paulo, stay night in t ... 30 photos[full story]
January 31st 2008South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Niterói From the bus station by taxi to the Icarai Hotel in Niteroi, across the bay over the 13km bridge, the cost was R$55.
I enjoyed myself at the hotel.
The restaurant food was good. The breakfast ... [full story]
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