I originally posted this in Yelnoc's "Give me an AHC" thread, but decided it was too interesting an idea to leave there:
Is it possible, with a POD in 1800 or later, to have a Brazil with a Pacific coast, as well as a colonial empire including parts of Africa, but without inheriting its empire from Portugal or anything of the sort?
Bonus points for parts of Polynesia being in the empire; 1000 internets for Brazilian colonies on the North American west coast. Infinite heavenly reward for a good slice of Australia.
Yes, I know that last bit is horribly ASB.
Maps appreciated, but by no means necessary.