Brazil is the largest Country in South America in terms of Area and Population. Portuguese Colony through the Treaty of Tordesillas. From 1822 constitutional Monarchy
(Empire) and from 15 November 1889 Republic
Capital is Brasilia
From 1857 to 1877 there were british post offices in the above-mentioned brazilian Harbours (Bahia, Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro)
Entry into the Universal Postal Union: 1 July 1877