| "> | | | | FIFA 2014 World Cup; the world's largest sports event. |
| Welcome to Brazil - Home to Edson Arantes do | | | | In 1950 the global tournament was held in Rio de |
| Nascimento! | | | | Janeiro. Soccer is the national sport in the country, |
| Rio de Janeiro | | | | which has won five FIFA World Cup titles from 1958 |
| Did you know- Rio de Janeiro, with a well-developed | | | | to 2002. In addition, it is the birthplace of Edson Arantes |
| infrastructure, is one of the most popular cities in the | | | | do Nascimento, who was one of the greatest athletes |
| Western Hemisphere. This tropical city --Brazil's most | | | | of all time. |
| noteworthy scenery-- is home to the Christ the | | | | Music |
| Redeemer Statue, which has been named one of the | | | | Did you know- Brazil's Virginia Rodrigues is Bill Clinton's |
| New 7 Wonders of the World. On the other hand, the | | | | favorite singer. Like Gilberto Gil ("Palco"), Rita Lee |
| 2016 Olympic Games will be held in Rio de Janeiro | | | | ("Lança Perfume"), and Erasmo Carlos ("Minha |
| -one of Latin America's largest cities. | | | | Superstar"), Rodrigues is one of Brazil's most |
| Geography | | | | respected singers. She has many beautiful songs such |
| Did you know- The Federative Republic of Brazil has | | | | as "Negrume da Noire" and "Salvador Nao Inerte". On |
| an area of 3, 286,478 square miles ( 8,456,511 square. | | | | the other hand, the South American country also is the |
| kilometers), making it the Earth's fifth-largest country, | | | | birthplace of the "Samba", one of the most popular |
| after Russia, China and Canada and America. Brazil | | | | dances in the Western Hemisphere. In Rio de Janeiro |
| has half of South America's territory. This | | | | thousands of people, including children, go to Samba |
| Portuguese-speaking nation is surrounded by French | | | | schools! |
| Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, | | | | UNESCO World Heritage Sites |
| Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay. The jungles | | | | Did you know- The Portuguese-speaking country has |
| cover about half of the country's entire territory. In | | | | many wonders: |
| addition, the varied terrain includes plateaus, plains, | | | | Historic Town of Ouro Preto |
| valleys and mangrove swamps. Brasilia is the capital | | | | Historic Centre of the Town of Olinda |
| city. | | | | Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis |
| Tourism | | | | Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia |
| Did you know- Without a doubt, Brazil is a special | | | | Sanctuary of Born Jesus do Congonhas |
| country with rich biodiversity, heritage, magnificent | | | | Iguazu National Park |
| scenery, lovely beaches, and friendly people. It has one | | | | Brasilia |
| of Latin America's most beautiful natural seascapes. In | | | | Serra da National Park |
| this context, the South American nation has developed | | | | Historic Centre of Sao Luis |
| a world reputation for its stunning beaches, there are | | | | Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves |
| more than 7,490km of coastline. It also is an amazing | | | | Historic Centre of the Town of Diamantina |
| destination for fishing (with abundant species of fishes). | | | | Cerrado Protected Areas |
| In addition, it has a host of rivers, streams and lakes. | | | | Fernando de Noronha and Atol das Rocas Reserves |
| Over the past six years, the tourist industry has | | | | Historic Centre of the Town of Goias |
| become a national priority in the Portuguese-speaking | | | | Central Amazon Conservation Complex |
| country. | | | | Pantanal Conservation Area |
| Cinematography | | | | Beautiful Girls |
| Did you know... From the 1960s to the 2000s, Brazil has | | | | Did you know- Since the 1950s, Brazil has become |
| had four Academy Award nominations for "The | | | | home to several beautiful girls on Earth. In 1957 and |
| Keeper of Promises" (1962), "O Quatrilho" (1995), " Four | | | | 1958, it finished second in the Miss Universe Pageant. |
| Days in September" (1997), and "Central Station" (1998). | | | | Throughout the 1960s, Ieda Maria Vargas, Martha |
| In addition to this, Brazil has a handful of famous | | | | Vasconcelos, and Maria da Gloria Carvalho won global |
| performers in Latin America: Sonia Braga, Fernanda | | | | titles. Today it has five super-models: Gisele Bundchen, |
| Montenegro, Carmen Miranda, among others | | | | Isabeli Fontana, Adriana Lima, Ana Beatriz Barros, and |
| Soccer | | | | Fernanda Tavares. |
| Did you know- Brazil has won the right to host the | | | | |