Abstract
Brazil is the largest and most populous country in Latin America, and the fifth largest in the world in both area and population. The country possesses a developed agriculture as well as mining and manufacturing resources, Brazil also has a large service sector forces like the banking sector, attracting more and more American financial institutions. Brazil is the Mercosur's core economy, and one of the most promising emerging countries alongside with China, India and Russia. The country has a strong growth in services and commodities sectors and daily reinforces its international presence. Major export products include aircraft, coffee, vehicles, soybean, iron ore, orange juice, steel, ethanol, textiles, footwear, corned beef and electrical equipment. Tourism is also a large resource for its diversified locations. According to the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, Brazil has the ninth largest economy in the world at Purchasing Power Parity and tenth largest at market exchange rates. The Federal Republic of Brazil is aiming at stabilizing its economy and operates large investments in new equipment and technology. From this point of view, it is crucial to consider Foreign Direct Investment as a major resource for the country's development and emergence.
