Brazil is the largest country in South America, occupying about half of the continent. It borders most South American countries, with the exception of Chile and Ecuador.
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- Capital: The capital of Brazil is Brasília, a specially designed city that was officially made the capital in 1960.
- Language: The official language of Brazil is Portuguese. It is the only country in South America where Portuguese is the official language.
- Culture and cultural mix: Brazil is known for its rich mix of cultures, including Indian, African, European and other influences. This diversity has influenced the culture, music, art, cuisine and customs of Brazilians.
- Carnival: Brazil's Carnival is one of the most famous in the world. It takes place every year before Easter and is characterized by colorful parades, dancing, costumes and samba music.
- Amazon: The Brazilian part of the Amazon is home to a great diversity of flora and fauna. The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world and is an important area for environmental protection.
- Soccer: Soccer is not only a popular sport, but even a cult in Brazil. The country has produced many outstanding soccer players, and the national team has won five world titles.
- Beaches and coastline: The Brazilian coast is famous for its beautiful beaches, some of which are excellent places for surfing and relaxation.
- Economy: Brazil's economy is one of the largest in the world. The country is known for producing raw materials such as coffee, sugar and soybeans, as well as aerospace, petrochemicals and other sectors.
- Food: Brazilian cuisine is diverse and tasty. One of the signature dishes is "feijoada," a dish of black beans and meat that can be found on tables during various occasions.
- Religion: Brazil's religious culture is diverse, and the majority of people are professing Christians, a significant number of whom are Catholics.
- Favelas: Many of Brazil's large cities have neighborhoods of the poor called "favelas" or "slums." This is a social challenge that the country is facing.
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- The largest country in South America: Brazil is the largest country on the American continent and occupies about 47% of South America's land area.
- Amazon and its diversity: The Brazilian part of the Amazon is an area of great biodiversity. It is home to tens of thousands of plant and animal species.
- Christ the Redeemer: The Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro is one of the world's most recognizable structures. It is also one of the Seven New Wonders of the World.
- Copa Cabana: Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro is one of the most famous in the world. It is a popular place to relax, socialize and party.
- Carnival in Rio: The Brazilian Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is one of the largest and most famous events of its kind in the world. It is characterized by colorful parades, samba dances and spectacular costumes.
- Portuguese language: Brazilian Portuguese differs from European Portuguese in both accent and certain words and phrases used in daily life.
- Coffee: Brazil is one of the world's largest coffee producers and is known for the quality of its coffee beans.
- Iguazu Falls: Iguazu Falls, located on the border between Brazil and Argentina, is one of the largest and most beautiful waterfalls in the world.
- Soccer culture: Brazilians love soccer. Their national team has already won five world titles (the most ever), and many Brazilian players are legendary figures in world soccer.
- Extensive coastline: Brazil's coastline is about 7,400 kilometers long, making it one of the longest coastlines in the world.
- One of the largest populations: Brazil's population is one of the largest in the world, exceeding 210 million people.
- Cradle of Salsa: The city of Salvador in Brazil is considered the cradle of salsa, a popular dance and music style.