- Brazil is one of the biggest countries of the world and the most populous countries in Latin America.
- It is officially known as Brasil or Republica Federativa do Brasil.
- Located in South America, Brazil is the fourth most populous democracy in the world.
- The world’s best and most delicious coffee is produced in Brazil.
- The capital of Brazil is Brasilia and it is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities of the world. This city was designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer.
- Christ the Redeemer, the 130-feet tall statue that overlooks Rio de Janeiro, is one of the seven wonders of the contemporary times. This sculpture is the symbol and icon of Brazil.
- Apparently, Brazil has the 2nd highest Christian population in the whole world!
- The only soccer team in this world to have won the prestigious ‘World Cup’ 5 times is Brazil's soccer team. Brazil is also the birthplace of one of the best soccer players of this century, Pele.
- Amazon Rainforest, which is located in Brazil, is the world’s largest rainforest and covers an area of 2.3 million square miles.
- Brazil has a substantial amount of agricultural production. Coffee, soybean, wheat, rice, corn, sugarcane, cocoa and citrus are the main agricultural products grown in Brazil.
- It is common in the country to kiss women on both their cheeks while meeting them or taking their leave, in informal situations. Between men, handshaking is customary and normal European courtesies are followed.
- In Brazil, flowers are an acceptable gift, while visiting someone on a meal, or on arrival.
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