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Brazil

Historical Facts About BrazilPortuguese conquerors were the first Europeans to take over Brazil from the natives who lived there.

Brazil remained a Portuguese colony until 1808.

Brazil became an independent country in 1888.

The Geography of Brazil • Brazil’s latitude is 15.78335 and the longitude is 47.8667.

• It is the worlds 5th largest country, both in geographical area and population.

• Northern Brazil is dominated by the Amazon and the jungles surrounding it.

Capital And Large Cities

• The capital is Brasilia.• The two largest cities are Sao Paulo and

Salvador.

Famous Things in Brazil

• Corcovado Mountain – The city of Rio de Janeiro is instantly recognizable to the world all over because of the white Christ the Redeemer statue that stands atop the Corcovado Mountain. Constructed in 1931.

Exports

• Brazil has been the world’s producer of coffee for the last 150 years.

The major Attractions• The major attractions of Brazil is that they have

beautiful cities and hotels and the hotels is not that expensive.

Brazils Population•212,346,064

Brazil’s Government• Their government is a democracy.

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The Head Governments Name

• Dilma Rousseff

Brazil Currency

Brazil calls their money Brazilian Real. A dollar here is worth $ 3.22.

Language In Brazil

• They speak Portuguese.

Brazil Climate

• Brazil climate is mostly tropical.

Brazil’s Religion

• There main religion is Christian.

What’s Special in Brazil

• The Amazon Forest and River

Special Events

Brazil’s Cultural Customs• Brazil celebrates Independence Day September 7• On May 1 they celebrate Dia do Trabalhador,

which id their Labor Day.

3 Landmarks for tourists• The Amazon Theatre

3 Landmarks For Tourists

• The Amazon Forrest

3 Landmarks For Tourists

• The Amazon River