The following document brings a brief history of Brazil Territory, Population, Housing, Health, Social, Security and Education.
Foreword
Dear reader,
In your hands is the 2017 edition of Brazil in Figures.
This annual publication issued by the IBGE brings information that can help us improve knowledge about relevant aspects of the Brazilian reality.
It is a valuable reference tool that can serve as a basis for analyses and planning initiatives at several spheres.
Each of the topics presented herein has had the contribution of renowned specialists whose commentaries have enriched and reinforced the data from tables and graphs.
This year’s edition is illustrated with art pieces from the Pantanal History Museum: an image showing one of the works displayed there opens each chapter of the book. The Museum is located in the municipality of Corumbá, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, an area full of natural beauties, with approximately 8,000 years of human presence.
Brazil in Figures is a compact publication, light and easy to carry! And being bilingual, in Portuguese and English, the book has increased reach and coverage.
For further information, you can visit the IBGE website.
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