Brazil is a fascinating case study when it comes to political identity and federal structure.

While Brazil is not a "state" in the traditional sense, it is in fact a federal republic composed of 26 states and a federal district.

This unique political framework has shaped Brazil's national identity and governance over the decades.

At the core of Brazil's political landscape is its status as a federative republic.

This means that while the country has a central federal government, the individual states possess a significant degree of autonomy and self-governance. - https://brazilfocusguide.com/blog/is-brazil-a-state/?unique_id_05lcjgci

"Brazil's Political Identity: Exploring the Nuances of its Federal Structure"