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In contrast to the Highland South and Central American areas, the Indian problem is greatly reduced -- insignificant when viewed in terms of national problems. Nevertheless, the Indian still represents a fruitful field of investigation for those interested in the study of native peoples, for Brazil is one of the world's few areas in which small, isolated tribal groups can still be found, although this condition is rapidly disappearing even in the most distant corners of Brazil.
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There are only estimates of the present-day Indian population, the best of which places the number of Indians between 68, 100 and 99,700. This population is distributed into various subcultural groupings ranging from tribal Indians to those indistinguishable physically and culturally from Brazilian peasants, but who take refuge in the legal fact of being Indian and thereby enjoy certain protections and privileges.
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This type of work demands collaboration and interaction with colleagues. It usually involves living in a major city and entering into a round of official activities, as well as extensive travel throughout the country.
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