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ME ME A A Z Z IL IL WHY BRAZIL?
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1 W W E E T T O O B B R R COMPETITIVE 10

EDGE KEY

REASONS

TO CHOOSE BRAZIL
BRAZIL

With an area covering 8.5 million square kilometers
that is home to 201 million people, a territory rich
in natural resources, a leading industrial base and
a strong democracy, Brazil is currently one of the
most attractive countries for foreign investment.

1 LEADING 2 SECURE INVESTMENT

REGIONAL ECONOMY FRAMEWORK

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? Brazil is a global growth engine ? Brazil was the 3 -largest FDI
and the second-largest emerging recipient in 2012 and the top
market in the world after China, with destination in Latin America.
a nominal GDP of $2.4 trillion in 2012
and a 3.8% average GDP growth rate ? Profits of multinational companies
over the last decade (2002-2012). operating in the region have grown five
and a half times in just nine years, from
? Brazil’s economy rests on solid $20.4 billion in 2002 to $113.1 billion in 2011.
foundations of macroeconomic Brazil is open to foreign direct investment
stability and inclusive growth. This and continues to attract leading and
enabled Brazil to weather the global innovative international businesses
economic crisis well, with the economy thanks to a secure investment framework
rebounding from the 2009 global and highly competitive economy.
recession with 7.5% growth in 2010.

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