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Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in both South America and Latin America.
Brazil has a total area of 8,515,770 square km. Brasília is capital and São Paulo is the largest city of Brazil.
Portuguese is the official and national language of Brazil.
Real (R$) (BRL) is official currency of Brazil.
Brazil's ten bordering countries are Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana.
Brazil's human settlement is thought to have begun at least 32,000 years ago.
South American Indians had lived in the region for thousands of years prior to the Portuguese discovery of Brazil.
The first official tourist arrived in Brazil on January 1, 1502. Rio de Janeiro was named after the bay where they landed (Bay of January).
For over 300 years, the Portuguese ruled Brazil.
On September 7, 1822, Brazil declared independence from Portugal.
During the 16th century, the Portuguese established sugar plantations in Brazil.
In 1630, the Dutch invaded Brazil, which had previously been under Portuguese control. By 1654, the Dutch were forced to leave Brazil, and the Portuguese regained control of the land they discovered in 1500.
Brazil discovered gold for the first time in 1695 and supplied a significant portion of the world's gold reserves during the 18th century.
In 1930, the Portuguese began colonising Brazil.
"Brasil," as European sailors and merchants referred to it, was also known as the "Land of Parrots" (Terra di Papaga).
Brazil forcibly imported a large number of African slaves (estimated between 3 and 4 million.)
Because of the large number of slaves imported from African nations, there was a diverse population of indigenous Brazilians, Portuguese, and African slaves.
Brazil was the first country in the Americas to force people to work and the last to free them when it abolished slavery in 1888, after centuries of hardship for the imported African slaves.
Rio de Janeiro served as Brazil's capital until 1961. The country's capital, however, was relocated from crowded Rio de Janeiro to the planned city of Brasilia.
In January 2011, floods and landslides killed 916 people and left 345 people missing in Rio de Janeiro's hilly region. It was one of the worst disasters in the country's history.
Brazil has the world's largest Catholic population (73.6%). They account for 64% of the population.
Brazil has the second largest Christian population after the United States of America. And it has the most Christians in South America.
Feijoada, Brazil's national dish, is a bean stew with beef and pork.
Brazilians place a high value on family and social connections. Friendship and hospitality are two of the most important characteristics that locals look for in one another.
Visitors to Brazil are treated with courtesy and admiration. Brazilians are known for being among the most welcoming people on the planet.
Brazilian funk is the most popular type of music among Brazilians. The music has a consistent and repeated beat that does not change.
Almost 90% of the country's households have a television, and radio is the second most popular source of entertainment and information.
Brazil also has the most Japanese people outside of Japan.
Brazil has a high murder rate.
The Carnival held in Rio de Janeiro is often cited as the "world's largest party".
Copacabana Beach is a 4 km long beach located at the southern end of Rio de Janeiro. The beach is well-known for hosting a 3.5 million-person concert in 1994. This was the largest concert audience ever assembled.
According to media reports, there were 67 tribes in Brazil by mid-2007 that had never had contact with modern man.
Brazil is home to at least 180 different languages.
Samba music from Brazil's 18th century is still very popular today.
It is a Brazilian tradition for boys to endure the agony of Bullet Ants before being declared adults.
The Brazilian public health system offers free sex-change services. This is recognised as a constitutional right.
Brazilians are extremely happy to share their drinks and food with others.
Brazilians are also very optimistic about their future, believing that tomorrow will be better than today.
The name 'Brazil' is derived from the name of a tree in Brazil.
Brazil is the largest country in both South America and Latin America, officially known as the Federative Republic of Brazil.
The Statue of Liberty is replicated in Brazil (a copper statue, a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States.)
Brazil has the world's second-largest black population, trailing only Nigeria.
In 2016, Brazil became the first South American country to host the Olympics.
Every year, approximately 6 million tourists visit Brazil.
In 2016, 6.6 million tourists visited Brazil, according to a report. The visitors contributed $6.2 billion to the Brazilian economy.
Brasilia's capital city was designed by Oscar Niemeyer. When viewed from above, it resembles the shape of an aeroplane.
During the late 18th century, 'rubber' made Brazil wealthy.
Brazil has more species of monkeys than any other country.
The Brazilian national anthem is divided into two seven-verse stanzas.
Embraer, a Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, is one of the top five aircraft manufacturers in the world.
The Memorial Necrópole Ecumênica in Santos, Brazil, has the world's tallest vertical cemetery (108 metres).
Brazil is the world's second-largest ethanol fuel producer.
In 1946, all women gained the right and obligation to vote.
Brazilians consume 5.5 kg of coffee per capita per year, while Finland consumes 12 kg per capita per year.
Brazil is the world's leading producer of oranges, accounting for 30% of global output.
Salvador, Brazil, is the largest African city outside of Africa.
Pele is a Brazilian soccer player who is well-known throughout the world. Brazil has five FIFA World Cup victories (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002.)
Paulo Coelho is a well-known Brazilian novelist and lyricist. On August 24, 1947, he was born in Rio de Janeiro.
In Brazil, sand dunes can reach heights of 40 metres.
The first national parks in Brazil were established in the late 1930s.
The surname 'Silva' is the most common in Brazil.
Brazil controls 60% of the Amazon rain forest. Amazonia, or the Amazon Jungle, is another name for the rainforest. It is estimated that the rainforest contains 390 billion individual trees divided into 16,000 species.
On November 15, 1889, Brazil declared itself a republic.
Brazil has the world's tenth-largest railway network and third-largest roadway network.
Brazil has the greatest diversity of mammals, plants, and freshwater fish.
Brazil has thirteen cities with populations exceeding one million.
Brazil has three time zones compared to France's twelve.
The majority of Brazil has a tropical climate.
Brazil is also the fifth most populous country after China, India, the United States, and Indonesia.
Since 1870, Brazil has not been involved in a war.
In its official language, Brazil is also called as "Pindorama" meaning "land of the palm trees".
Brazil has 26 states and a Federal district that includes the capital city, "Brasilia."
In 2016, nearly 86% of Brazil's population lived in cities.
Sao Paulo is Brazil's richest and most populous state. It is also South America's largest city.
Brazil's economic and demographic heartland is Sao Paulo.
Brazil has over 4000 airports, which is fewer than the United States, which has the most airports in the world.
The 'Itaipu Dam' in Brazil is the world's second-largest producer of hydroelectricity. It measures 7.7 kilometres in length and 196 metres in height. It lies on the border of Brazil and Paraguay.
The name Brazil is thought to have originated from the name of the wood "pau brazil" (brazilwood), which was the first product used commercially by the Portuguese.
Brazil is also known as the "land of contrasts."
Brazil is the world's largest country with Portuguese as an official language. It's worth noting that people who speak Portuguese are also known as "Lusophones."
Brazil is one of 17 countries with a high level of biodiversity.
Brazil was also known as the "Land of the Holy Cross" (Terra da Santa Cruz) and the "Land of Brazil" (Terra do Brasil).
The northern part of the country is impoverished and underdeveloped, whereas the southern part is industrialised and prosperous.
Brazil's official currency is the Brazilian Real. Brazil's currency was changed at least eight times between 1942 and 1994!
Brazil achieved energy independence in 2006. It had previously relied on imported oil as its primary energy source.
Brazil accounts for half of South America's total landmass.
Brazil is the world's longest country, with Chile coming in second. Brazil is 4,395 kilometres (2,731 miles) long from north to south. From east to west, the distance is 4,319 kilometres (2,684 miles).
The Pantanal is the world's largest tropical wetland, covering over 70,000 square miles.
Brazil has 22 towns and cities with a population of at least 500,000 people.
Rio de Janeiro's Guandu River supplies water to 9 million people in Greater Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil's Atlantic Ocean coastline stretches for 4,600 miles.
Except for Ecuador and Chile, Brazil shares borders with every South American country.
At 2,994 metres, Pico da Neblina in Amazonas is Brazil's highest point (9,822 feet.)
Brazil lacks deserts, high mountain ranges, and arctic environments.
Brazil is home to one-third of the people in Latin America. It is also one of the world's most important economies.
Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's second largest city. In addition, it is the sixth largest in both North and South America.
Brazil accounts for 47.3% of South America's land area.
Brazil is divided into five major geographical regions. North, Northeast, Central-West, Southeast, and South are the directions.
Brazilian prisoners can have their sentences reduced by four days per month for each book they read and report on.
In Brazil, prisoners could pedal a stationary bicycle in the prison to provide electricity to a nearby town. This would also help them get a few days off their sentence.
If you wanted to buy an Apple iPhone in Brazil, you would have to pay nearly twice as much as you would in the United States.
Brazil once advertised an aircraft carrier on eBay.
Brazilian athletes had to sell coffee on their way to the Los Angeles Olympics due to a financial crisis in 1932. For 150 years, the country has been the world's largest coffee exporter.
The earth's magnetic field has been found to be weakening in areas around Brazil and Argentina, specifically over the last 180 years.
Snake Island in Brazil has up to five snakes per square metre. Visitors from the outside world are not permitted to visit the island.
Brazil is ranked ninth (9th) in the world in terms of the number of billionaires.
Brazil spent $11 billion to improve infrastructure in preparation for hosting the 2014 World Cup.
Would you believe that dolphins assist fishermen in Laguna? A herd of well-known bottlenose dolphins assists some Brazilian fishermen. A friendly pod of bottlenose dolphins herds fish towards local fishermen in Laguna. The dolphins then signal the fishermen to cast their nets into the water with a series of tail slaps. This remarkable collaboration dates back at least to 1847.
Indoor tanning for anyone of any age was banned in Brazil in 2003, making it the first country to do so. (Indoor tanning is the use of a tanning bed, booth, or sunlamp to get a tan. Indoor tanning can result in skin cancer.)
Norway is the only national football team that has never lost to Brazil. They played four matches, two of which were drawn and the other two of which the Norwegian team won.
In Natal, Brazil, a single cashew tree covers an area of 7500 metres.
Brazil never lost a soccer game when Pele and Garrincha played together.
There is at least one soccer stadium in every city in Brazil.
In 2005, a Nike commercial starring Ronaldinho received over one million views on YouTube, making it the first video to do so.
Brazil has the world's largest 'crack cocaine' market.
Brazil became the first South American country to admit women to its armed forces in the 1980s.
The Brazilian national drink is made from sugarcane liquor, ice, sugar, and crushed lime slices.
The first printing press in Brazil was established in 1808.
Corcovado is a mountain located in the centre of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is known worldwide for the 38-metre (125 ft) statue of Jesus atop its peak, entitled Cristo Redentor or "Christ the Redeemer".
Sao Paulo is known for traffic jams. A record was set in 2013 when a 309-kilometer-long traffic jam formed during evening rush hour.
According to a study, 35% of men from rural Brazil have had sex with an animal. Animals like mares, cows, pigs, and chickens were involved in the acts. Furthermore, the study found that men who engaged in such behaviour were more likely to develop penile cancer.
The Bororo are a group of people in Brazil who all have the same blood type: "O."
Bolivia, rather than Brazil, is the primary exporter of Brazil Nuts.
"Nao-Me-Toque" is a city in Brazil. It literally translates to "Don't Touch Me."
Since 2006, outdoor advertising in Sao Paulo has been prohibited.
The largest free rock concert in history drew 4.2 million people. Rod Stewart performed at the event, which was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Sao Paulo, Brazil, is home to Latin America's largest stock exchange.
In Brazil, smoking in public is prohibited. A fine may also be imposed for the offense.
Gambling is illegal in Brazil because the government is unable to monitor the winnings made in such games. However, because the internet is not regulated by the Brazilian government, online gambling is permitted.
E-cigarettes have been prohibited in Brazil since 2009 due to a lack of scientific evidence that they are safe for health.
Cell phone use in banks is prohibited in Brazil to protect its customers from robbery and theft.
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