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May 30, 1530
Brazil colonial experience
Vincinte Yanez Pinzon first stepped on Brazilian soil. Portugal's King Joao III divided Brazil into 15 districts. -
Sierra Leone colonial experience
Began as a haven for freed slaves. Created by British philanthropists. Became a colony in 1787. -
September 7: Brazil declares its independence from Portugal
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Brazilian Territorial Disputes
1851 Boundary Treat established as a result of Uruguayan Civil War. -
Brazil border backround
Borders 10 other countries. Has had a peaceful history, last war was with Paraguay from 1864 to 1870. -
Brazil border backrouund
Paraguayan War ends. -
Brazilian Government
Adopted a federal republic. -
Brazilian Conflicts
During WW II, Brazil sent 25,000 men to help the Allied Forces. -
Brazilian Supranational Organization
Brazil was admitted to the UN on October 24, 1945. -
Sierra Leone Independence
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Sierra Leone Supranational Organization
Sierra Leone joined the UN. -
Sierra Leone Conflicts
Various coups on the government by the military. -
Sierra Leone Government
Has a constitutional republic with a multiparty political system. -
Sierra Leone border backround
Lies north of Liberia and south of Guinea. Hundreds of men crossed Liberian border and attacked towns. -
Sierra Leone Territorial Disputes
Guinea sent troops to Yenga, Sierra Leone to defeat the rebel Revolutionary United Front. Guinea continues to remain in Yenga until a treaty was signed for them to leave.
