BRAZILFun Facts

Brazil is the largest country in both South America and Latin America.

Population: 212 million people live in Brazil (2020) The largest city in Brazil is Sao Paulo with about 12

million inhabitants.  Brazil is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the

east; French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela, and Colombia to the north; Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina to the west; and Uruguay to the south.

National symbols: Jaguar (national animal), macaw (national bird) and cattleya orchid (national flower), national colours: green, yellow and blue, the constellation of the Southern Cross

National anthem: "Hino Nacional Basilio"

SoccerBrazil is famous for some huge soccer stars, namely Pele, Ronaldo, and Ronaldinho. Brazilians often refer to their country as “o País do Futebol” (“the country of football”).

Amazon RainforestThe Amazon is the world’s largest tropical rainforest. It’s crisscrossed by thousands of rivers, including the powerful Amazon.The landscape contains: One in ten known species on Earth 1.4 billion acres of dense forests, half of the planet's

remaining tropical forests 4,100 miles of winding rivers

The Amazon contains millions of species, most of them still undescribed, and some of the world's most unusual wildlife. It is one of Earth's last refuges for jaguars, harpy eagles and pink dolphins, and home to thousands of birds and butterflies.

Wildlife

CAPUCHIN MONKEYS

Scientists believe they are the most intelligent species of New World monkeys and are considered by some primatologists to be the most intelligent non-ape primate. Studies have shown that not only do these monkeys use tools to get food, but they also have self-awareness. Capuchin monkeys have even been

successfully trained to help disabled people. Certain monkeys have even become talented thieves when it comes to stealing food from people.

BRAZIL ANACONDA SNAKE

A green anaconda can grow up to 550 pounds and up to more than 29 feet, making it the largest snake in the world. They live in swamps, marshes, and slow-moving streams, mainly in the tropical rain forests of the Amazon.

FoodBrazilians love their fresh fruits and vegetables such as okra, coconuts corn and beans. Many traditional dishes contain beans, rice or manioc flour. The most favourite dish in Brazil is probably the feijoada, a bean stew made with pork and rice.

Typical Brazilian food and drinks:

Pão de Queijo: delicious cheese bread Guarana: drink made with small red berries Feijoada, a bean stew made with pork and rice.

Coxinha de Galinha - Brazilian breaded and deep fried snack filled with shredded chicken. Usually served with a chili dip, see below:

LandmarksThe most famous landmark of Brazil is located in Rio de Janeiro. The Christ the Redeemer statue overlooks the city and Sugarloaf Mountain.

Christ the Redeemer is the largest art deco statue in the world. It is 98 feet tall (not including the 26 foot pedestal), and the arms stretch to 92 feet wide. The statue weighs approximately 635 tonnes. Christ the Redeemer is located in the Tijuca Forest National Forest, at the top of the Corcovado Mountain.

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LanguageIt is called Brasil in Portuguese, the official language spoken in Brazil. Brazil is the only country in South America that speaks Portuguese. Portugal claimed the land of Brazil in the year 1500.

Some phrases in Portuguese…

SEÁN RAFFERTY

27/03/2020