 Brazil — (brə zil´) |
About The People
Did You Know... The first European expedition to explore the length of the Amazon took plac »» More
Eating & Recipes... Brazilians eat in the continental style. People wash their hands before eat »» More
In Their Language... Brazilians greet each other with a handshake; good friends often embra »» More
Fashion... Brazilians prefer to wear European fashions, specifically Italian and Frenc »» More
Socializing... Brazilians are friendly, warm, and free-spirited. They are also outgoing an »» More
Family... Families are traditionally large and may include the extended family. The e »» More
Sports & Recreation... Boys usually play soccer, Girls and boys usually swim as children and »» More
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Brazil History
EXPORTS, SLAVERY, AND PATRIARCHY have been the three constants of Brazilian history. The export orientation of the colonial economy shaped Brazil’s society. Even the name "Brazil," like the country itself, is suggestive of commerce and the pursuit of wealth. Brazil’s name derives »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Brasilia »» History of Brasilia
Population: 201,103,330
GDP: $2,025,000,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 8,511,965 (sq km) 3,286,470 (sq mi)
Currency: real
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