Highest Point and Lowest Point of Brazil

The Highest point of Brazil is Pico de Nablina. Pico is the highest mountain in Brazil, it is 2,994 m.

The lowest point is the Atlantic Ocean which is 0 m. 

A Hero/Lengend in Brazil

     A  legend in brazil right know is Ronoldo. He is the Striker on his soccer team. He was born in Rio de Janero ,Brazil. His full name is Luis Nazario de Lima. But every body calles him Ronoldo. He has won the world cup Golden Ball and the Golden shoe in Seperate tournaments. He played with the flamengos, and  Corinthians. He played his first match with the Corinthians on March 4, 2009.

Customs in Brazil

The Carnaval is a custom in Brazil. We see today at the parades have a long historic background.  They have evolved and changed dramatically, since the appearance of the first costumes in Brazil´s colonial days. For some people, costumes gave the power to act unlawfully.  To others, they gave the courage to express different desires and fantasies.  But to the majority, costumes provided the simple and priceless sense of freedom and enjoyment. The Samba is the most popular custum in Brazil.

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Basic Unit of money

   Brazils Basic Unit of money are called REALS. They are only used in Brazil only.

                          

 Brazillians paper money.                                                        Brazillian coins.

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Government in Brazil

 Brazil is a federal republic with 26 states and a federal district.The president holds office for 4 yrs., with the right for a re-election for another 4 yr. term. 15 political  parties change regularly. The branches are:Executive--president (chief of state and head of government popularly elected to no more than two 4-year terms). Legislative--Senate (81 members popularly elected to 8-year terms), Chamber of Deputies (513 members popularly elected to 4-year terms). Judicial--Supreme Federal Tribunal (11 lifetime positions appointed by the president).

Political parties: Workers Party (PT), Brazilian Democratic Movement Party (PMDB), Brazilian Social Democratic Party (PSDB), Liberal Front Party (PFL), Social Democratic Party (PSD), Democratic Workers Party (PDT), Brazilian Labor Party (PTB), Liberal Party (PL), Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB), Communist Party of Brazil (PC do B), Brazilian Progressive Party (PPB) [Note: In early 2003, this party changed its name to the Progressive Party (PP).], Popular Socialist Party (PPS), Green Party (PV), the Social Liberal Party (PSL), the National Mobilization Party (PMN), National Workers Party (PTN), Humanistic Solidarity Party (PHS), and the Party of the Reedification of the National Order (PRONA).

Brazil's government is mostly the same as the USA's. One of the similarities are that the president in Brazil has 4 years in office and can be re-elected just like the USA. 

Human/environment interaction in Brazil

    Brazil in 1977 became the world's second-largest exporter of agricultural products. Except for grain (particularly wheat), of which some seven million tons had to be imported in 2001, Brazil is virtually self-sufficient in food. In 1999, 17.3% of Brazil's economically active population worked in agriculture, down from 23.3% in 1990. Export crops are significant in addition to the traditional exports of coffee and cocoa, Brazil is also a major exporter of soybeans and orange juice. In 1999 Brazil ranked fourth  of production of cocoa beans. However, production has been devastated by the effects of the witches-broom fungus. Witches broom fungus - dense twiggy growth in a tree or food caused by infection with fungus.

Movement in Brazil

Movement:

The movement of people in Brazil is the same as in the U.S. You can take the bus, car, walk, a taxi, etc. The movement of ideas is through phones, internet, mail, etc. The movement is the same as any other place.

Samba

Samba is a lively, rhythmical dance of  Brazil's origin in 2/4 time danced under the Samba Music. However, there are three steps to every bar, making the Samba feel like a 3/4 timed dance. Its origins include the Maxixe. The Samba music rhythm has been danced in Brazil since its inception in the late 19th century. There is actually a set of dances, rather than a single dance, that define the Samba dancing scene in Brazil; No one dance can be claimed with certainty as the "original" Samba style.

Religion and Languages Practiced in Brazil

Language:

There are many different languages practiced in Brazil, but the #1 language spoke there is Portuguese. Many people think that that there is only 1 type of Portuguese, but there isn't. There are 2 types of Portuguese.The two main types of Portuguese in terms of language learning are Brazilian Portuguese and Peninsular Portuguese. Brazilian Portuguese is spoken in Brazil, which is a former colony of Portugal, and the largest country in South America. About five centuries ago, Brazilian Portuguese originated in the peninsular type of Portuguese that was spoken by the Portuguese colonizers of Brazil. But over time, Brazilian Portuguese has changed, under the influence of indigenous languages, such as those in the Tupi-Guarani subfamily of Amerindian languages; and of immigrant languages, such as those of Africa, Asia, and Europe.


Religion:

Brazil is 73.6 percent Catholic, 15.4 percent Protestant and the balance is either non-religious or a variety of other religions.

According to the CIA World Factbook, the religions of Brazil are:

• Catholic 73.6%
• Protestant 15.4%
• Spiritualist 1.3%
• Bantu/voodoo 0.3%
• other 1.8%
• unspecified 0.2%
• none 7.4%

Sports in Brazil

          The most popular sport in Brazil is futbol commenly know as soccer here in the United States. The Maracanä Stadium, built in Rio de Janeiro for the 1950 World Cup, is the second largest in the world with a capacity of 150,000. The Brazilian team was the first to win the World Cup four times in 1958, 1962, 1970 and 1994. Brazilian fondness for sports in general is shown by the existence of some 8,000 sports clubs throughout the country. Some other sports that they practice are gymnastics, basketball, vollyball, auto racing, and material arts, tennis, team handball,  and swimming.
       Vollyball is a popular sport for men and women.A women's team won the World Cup in 1991 and a male team won the Gold Medal at the Olympics in 1992.  swimming in international competitions, with a few Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals to their credit. In the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, Brazil reached its paramount position in the history of the Olympics, having obtained a total of 15 medals, of which 3 were gold. Brazilians are increasingly taking up new sports activities such as surfing, windsurfing, and hang gliding.
          In 2016 the Summer Olympics will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In 2014, The FIFA World Cup will be held in Brazil. Those are two of the most important sports events in the World! 

Man-Made and Natural Features of Brazil

Man-Made Features of Brazil:

- Statue of Christ the Redeemer, This  130-foot tall statue sits at the top of Corcovado Mountain and overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro.





-Brasilia City Plan, Brasilia is the modern-designed, totally planned capital of Brazil. 


-Church of San Francisco,  Salvador de Bahia. The Baroque interior of this church is unequaled in all of Brazil. The inside is filled with gilded woodwork and artwork. The church dates from the early 18th century.





 -Palacia do Itamaraty,  Brasilia. This building is the home of Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and is one of the best examples of Brasilia’s unique, modern architecture. Entrance is across a bridge over a pool dotted with islands of tropical plants.


-Carnaval, This festival is celebrated several days before the onset of the Christian religious period of Lent and is signified by overindulgence prior to the sacrifices which must be made over the next forty days. The most elaborate and hedonistic carnival celebration takes place in Rio de Janeiro, with parades and many other activities.





Natural Features:




-Iguassu Falls, It's on the border of Brazil  and Argentina. The waterfall is taller and 4 times wider than Niagra Falls





- Amazon River



-Ipanema Beach

When to go, and What to do in Brazil

When to Go to Brazil:

Travel in and around Brazil can also be difficult during the following annual events:

• New Year: December 31 - January 1 - known locally as Ano Nove. Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro can be especially difficult to find during this period as up to 2 million people gather to party the night away.
• Carnival Rio: late February - early March - when finding accommodation anywhere in Brazil can be difficult.
• Independence Day: September 7 - fortunately, unlike carnival, this is only a one-day event as the whole country comes to a standstill!

 90% of the country falls within the tropical zone, so it rarely gets very cold. Because it is in the southern hemisphere, the seasons are opposite those in the northern hemisphere: summer occurs from December to March. Summer is the best time to travel to the southernmost states (Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina) because parts of the region do get frost and occasional snow during the winter (June-Aug.). The coastal cities of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Salvador are consistently warm all year round.  Carnaval celebrations are held throughout the country in February, although prices skyrocket during this period. The Northeast has beautiful stretches of seashore.During the region's dry season (May-Nov.), the heat is tempered by constant breezes on the coast. This is also a less expensive season in which to visit; many establishments all across Brazil offer reduced rates from April to June and August to November. Travel in the Amazon is best done when much of the region floods from January to June. 

If you love beaches, go to Brazil in December-March because it is humid and great to swim. The best time to go to Brazil when air fares are cheap go May-Nov.

What to do in Brazil:

Visit the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema, the Sugar Loaf and its Christ statue, the centre of Rio, the port, and the churches without forgetting one of the various samba schools.

Salvador de Bahia is worth a few days pause: Its historic quarter, superb churches and colonial quarter are all interesting places to visit. 

Other activities you may consider include a lesson in capoeira  (Capoeira is a Brazilian art ,combines elements of martial arts, sports, and music) and, if you visit in January, assisting with the carnival, less famous but just as festive as that of Rio.

Location of Brazil

Location of Brazil

Brazil is a very large country. Brazil's absolute location is 10 degrees south and 55 degrees west.Brazil's relative location is described by looking at the places that surround it. Brazil shares common borders are every South American country except Equdor and Chile. To the north is Venezeula, Guyana, Surinane and French Guiana. Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, and Columbia are Brazils western borders. Uraguy and Argentina are to the south of Brazil. To the east, Brazil is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean.

Climate

Brazil climate is characterized by five climatic regions of Brazil: equatorial, tropical, semi-arid, highland tropical and subtropical. Brazil climate varies considerably from mostly tropical North (the equator intersects the Amazon) to temperate zones lying below the Tropic of Capricorn, The seasons of Brazil climate are almost the reverse of the seasons in Europe and the United States.


Temperature of Brazil 

Sao Paulo and Brasilia, on the plateau, enjoy a mild climate with temperatures ranging around 66°F (19°C).whereas Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Natal and Salvador have comparatively warmer climates. Porto Alegre and Curitiba experiences subtropical type of climate, with frequent frosts during the winter. The north east part of Brazil is most dry in nature where temperature even moves up to 38 degree summer.

Brazil though being a tropical country creeps into the temperate zone. The Amazon Basin is characterized by a hot, tropical climate, with yearly rainfall more than 300 cm in some places; the Brazilian Highlands falls under the subtropical region. The southern upland plains enjoy a temperate climate and seldom snowfall. Cool season is from May to September, the hot season is from December to March and October to May is the time for monsoon.

Brazil rainfall

Most of Brazil experiences rainfall between 1,000 and 1,500 millimeters annually, with most rainfall occurring in summer. The Amazon region gets an annual rainfall of more than 2,000 millimeters which moves up to 3,000 millimeters in certain areas of the western Amazon and near Belem. In spite of this the Amazon rain forest experiences a maximum of a three- to five-month dry season. 

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