Brazilian Studies

The foremost institution devoted to the Portuguese language in Brazil, the Academia Brasileira de Letras (ABL) was inaugurated in 1897. Its objective is to cultivate and promote the national language and literature.

Provides access to public documents, mainly produced by the Federal Executive Power, and the Judicial and Legislative Powers, as well as individuals and legal entities.

Online access to the catalog of Brazil's National Library. Search for books, dissertations, music, cartography, journals, reference, and special collections.

Missão: preservar e dar acesso à obra de Rui Barbosa, ao seu acervo e ao de personalidades de destaque para o país, promovendo a pesquisa, o ensino e a difusão do conhecimento sobre temáticas relevantes para a história do Brasil.

Provides statistical information on economic and social development of Brazil as well as in-depth geographic studies.