Contemporary Era
Federative Republic of Brazil
1914 AD – 2026 AD · peak 2010 AD
Independent from Portugal since 1822, Brazil transitioned from a monarchy to a republic in 1889 and currently operates as a federal representative democracy from Brasília. It is the dominant economic power in South America, possessing vast natural resources and the majority of the Amazon rainforest. The nation's modern history is defined by periods of military rule in the 20th century followed by contemporary economic growth as a leading member of the BRICS nations.
Capital: Brasilia
Key figures
Battles in this period
Trade routes in use
- Suez Route (1869 AD – 2026 AD)
- Trans-Siberian Railway (1904 AD – 2026 AD)
- Panama Route (1914 AD – 2026 AD)
- Belt & Road Rail Corridor (2013 AD – 2026 AD)