Brazil Thrills
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Brazil's area
The Portuguese colonial administration moved south to Rio de Janiero in 1763. Rio was the capital of the Viceroyalty of Brazil. In 1807 the Portuguese royal family fled Lisbon when Napoleon of France invaded Portugal. The Portuguese royal capital was temporarily moved from Europe to Rio de janeiro. After the brazil became an independent nation in 1822, Rio continued to be the capital of Empire of brazil.Brazil’s geography is a fascinating one. As the home of the acclaimed Amazon Rainforest, as well as the Brazilian Highlands and vast stretches of coastline, this South American country continues to impress visitors in its natural splendour and complexity. Brazil has a total surface area of 8 514 877 square kilometres (3 287 612 square miles) of which 8 459 417 square kilometres (3 266 199 square miles) is land and 55 460 square kilometres (or 21 410 square miles) is water. As such, Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world (both in terms of area and population) and occupies almost half of the entire South American continent.
Brazils flag
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BRAZILS MAP
Then in 1500, the Then in 1500, the Portuguese navigator Pedro Alvares Cabral's fleet, en route to India, landed along the northeastern coastline (near Recife), and he quickly claimed this land for Portugal and the 300 year Portuguese era in Brazil began.
brazil's area
Brazil's beautiful area is almost covered with all water and land. It is a fun place top be. Also to make great family fun memories.
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Brazils Culture
Brazil and Argentina both claim to be South America’s barbecue champion. And while each have a different approach – from the cuts to the accompaniments – some things remain the same; the ogre-sized quantities of meat, best appreciated at a leisurely pace, and with an elasticated waistband.
From Copacabana Beach to Sugarloaf Mountain, there is an astounding amount of things to do in Rio de Janeiro. If you are looking to spend a day on the beach, lazing in the sun, or snorkeling in the shallow water, then Rio offers many top spots. Rio de Janeiro is filled with many must see museums including the Museum of Modern Art, the Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, and the Imperial Museum of Brazil. With so many Rio de Janeiro activities, it could be hard to decide what to do first.Black Africans, who were brought as slaves to Brazil, also participated actively in the formation of Brazilian culture. Although thePortuguese colonists forced their slaves to convert to Catholicism and speak Portuguese their cultural influences were absorbed by the inhabitants of Brazil of all races and origins.
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FLAG,ECONOMY,GOVERNMENT
Brazil's flag begins with a dark green background with a large yellow diamond in the middle. In the center of the diamond is a blue globe with 27 five-pointed white stars. Each star represents one of each of the states in the Federal District, which are arranged in the same pattern as the Brazil night sky. Across the globe is a white banner that reads,Just like with the American flag, each color stands for something very important to the Brazilian culture. Yellow represents the gold reserves the country holds. Green symbolizes the great Amazon Rainforest, Atlantic Jungle, and the Panama all of their amazing tropical landscape.
Brazil's economy is the largest of Latin America and the second largest in the western hemisphere. From 2000 to 2012, Brazil was one of the fastest growing major economies in the world, with an average annual GDP growth rate of over 5%, with its economy in 2012 surpassing that of the United Kingdom, making Brazil the world's sixth largest economy. However, Brazil's economy growth has decelerated in 2013 and had almost no liquid growth throughout 2014, and the country's economy is expected to shrink by 4% in 2015. Brazil's government and history. brazil's federal government consisting of 26 states and the Federal District of Brasília. Each state has its own elected legislature and governor. Brazil's legislative body is the national congress which is composed of the Chamber of Deputies and the Federal Senate.