[HIGHLIGHTS] Its countries constitute about 40% of the world's area and more than 40% of its population lives there. Get to know the BRICS group

BRICS is a global economic bloc whose idea began in September 2006. It includes 5 countries with the fastest economic growth in the world, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

BRICS countries collectively constitute about 40% of the world's area. The bloc aims to become a global power capable of competing with the "Group of Seven" (G7), which accounts for 60% of global wealth. It also aims to create a bipolar global economic system by breaking the hegemony of the West, led by America.