Brazil, or the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country is South America and the 5th largest country in the world, both by geographical size and population. This Portuguese speaking country has the world’s 8th largest economy one of the best ranking soccer teams in the world. Its many different ecosystems, including the Amazon Rainforest, have recognized Brazil as having the highest biological diversity in the world. It is the 19th most popular place for Americans to study abroad.