A few information
and facts about Brazil Official Name: República Federativa do Brasil Capital: Brasília Continent: South America Area: 8.547.403,5 km², the fifth biggest country in the world Population: 157.070.163 inhabitants Territorial Division: 5 Regions (26 States,1 Federal District) Language: Portuguese Currency: Real  Brazil was discovered in 1500 by a Portuguese navigator called Pedro Álvares Cabral. The native inhabitants of the newly found land were called "Indians" for Cabral first though he had arrived in India. Brazil was named after a kind of dyewood called "pau-brasil" that could be found in the country in abundance by the time of the European arrival. The Portuguese governed Brazil until its independency on September 7, 1822. Immigrants from different countries, specially German, Japanese, Italian and Spanish as well as Africans, brought to work in the country as slaves, remained in Brazil and formed colonies contributing to enrich the Brazilian culture. Brazil has a very rich culture and diverse population. Brazilians are very friendly people and love to gather with family and friends. The main religion is the Catholicism.  A hot and strong "Cafezinho" (coffee served in a small cup) is appreciated by most Brazilians. Brazilians drink it in the morning, between the meals, during breaks, or when meeting friends. Feijoada is the national dish. Being with friends on a sunny weekend, having feijoada and cold beer is something many Brazilians enjoy. Most practiced and appreciated sports are: soccer, voleyball, beach soccer, beach volleyball, foot volley, surf, swimming, tennis, gymnastics. Those who live by the sea also appreciate walking or riding bike on the sidewalk along the beach. Different musical genres are typical from Brazil. Each region has its different style.  Brazil was the home of Alberto Santos-Dumont, who in 1906 performed the first fully unassisted takeoff. Aboard one of his aircrafts, the 14-Bis, Santos-Dumont was the first person to take off, fly and land without the use of external assistance. He is known as the "Father of Aviation". His house in Petrópolis, in Rio de Janeiro (state) is now a little museum in his honor. Popular Brazilian feasts: :: Brazilian June Feasts - Festas Juninas :: :: Carnival in Brazil :: Some Brazilian recipes: :: Recipes ::  Clicke HERE for the music
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 Projeto Carioquinha - descontos em atrações turísticas para incentivar o turismo interno. Conheça nossa cidade! |
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