Brazil has the world's seventh largest reserves of currency and gold.
Brazil's economy is seventh largest in the world, and expected to break into the top five within a few years.
The middle class is growing at a rapid rate, increasing from 37% to 52% of the population during the past decade.
The 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics will drive improvements in tourism and transportation infrastructure, raising property values in the process.
Brazil has 14 percent of the world's renewable fresh water.
Brazil's banking sector is in secure condition, with conservative regulatory standards, a high reserve rate, and low leverage ratios.
Government finances are healthy, with a low level of public debt and an annual budget surplus
Brazil's property values are low by international standards
In 2010, Brazil was the world's fifth largest recipient of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
Foreign capital investment is provided the same protections and guarantees as domestic investment. There is no limit on repatriation of capital.
Brazil has the fifth largest agricultural output in the world.
Brazil is the world leader in biofuels exports.
Brazil investments provide a natural hedge against inflation due to the relatively heavy weight of commodity producers in the broader economy.
Brazil's economy grew at a rate of 7.5% in 2010.
With new offshore discoveries, Brazil is expected to become one of the world's top five oil producers in coming years.
Brazil is energy self-sufficient.
The government's Growth Acceleration Program (PAC2) will invest US$582 billion into infrastructure, housing, transportation and urban renewal projects between 2011 and 2014.
Brazil is rich in natural resources. The world's fourth leading iron ore producer, Brazil also has large reserves of oil, timber, water, copper, uranium, tin, aluminum, platinum, and coal.
Brazil produces 85 percent of its energy requirements through renewable sources, particularly through hydroelectric power.
