Located in South America, Brazil it is the fourth most populous democracy in the world. Known for its picturesque beaches, vibrant lifestyle, lush forests, and brilliant music, the country is also a popular tourist attraction.
This beautiful country borders the Atlantic Ocean and has a coastline of more than 7.367 kilometers. If you want to know some more interesting and fun facts, you have to take these data into account:
• Brazil is one of the largest countries in the world and one of the most populous countries in Latin America.
• The capital of Brazil is Brasilia and it is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. This city was designed by the architect Oscar Niemeyer, who was considered one of the best architects in the world.
• Christ the Redeemer, the 130-foot-tall statue that overlooks Rio de Janeiro, is one of the seven wonders of contemporary times. This sculpture is the symbol and icon of Brazil.
• Apparently, Brazil has the second largest Christian population in the entire world.
• The only soccer team in this world that has won the prestigious «World Cup» 5 times is the Brazilian soccer team. Brazil is also the birthplace of one of the best soccer players of this century, Pelé.
• One of the most beautiful stadiums in the Third World is the Maracana Stadium, built in 1950 and located in Rio de Janeiro.
• The Amazon Rainforest, located in Brazil, is the largest tropical rainforest in the world and covers an area of 2,3 million square kilometers.
• The main industries in Brazil are textiles, footwear, chemicals, cement, wood, iron ore, tin, steel, aircraft, motor vehicles and parts, other machinery and equipment.
• Brazil does not have an official religion. About 74% of the Brazilian population is made up of Roman Catholics. Furthermore, a number of diverse evangelical cults are also represented, as are animist beliefs (more so, in the Afro-Brazilian religion of Candomblé).
• It is common in the country to kiss women both on their cheeks while they meet or take their leave, in informal situations. Among men, the handshake is common.
• In Brazil, flowers are an acceptable gift, while visiting someone for a meal, or on arrival. Another custom consists of frequent offers of tea and coffee to visitors.