"Brazilian people ranked number ONE as the coolest people in the world" - Reports CNN "Brazil has rediscovered itself, and this rediscovery is being expressed in its people's enthusiasm and their desire to mobilize to face the huge problems that lie ahead of us" Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (Former President )
Brazil was discovered during the early 15th century and was a Portuguese colony over 300 years. The effective settlement begun in 1534. The word Brazil comes from "brazilwood" , a typical wood which was traded to Europe from Brazil by the sailors (as taught in schools). Brazilian constitution was formed on 25th March 1824. Brazil became independent on 7th September 1822. The slave trade began to decrease in 1850's and complete abolition of slavery was amended in 1888.
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| Carnival | Feijoada | Coffee | Pele |
A geographical contemplation
A magical land having vast coastlines with exotic beaches and corals, lush green tropical forest, mouth watering cuisine, serene countrysides with blushing grasslands, torrid wastelands, blooming eucalyptus, coffee, orange plantations, spectacular animal kingdom and massive diversity of races. It attracts millions of tourist every year from across the globe and 97.7% of the foreginers intend to return soon. It has produced excellent F1 drivers, volleyball world champions and four times world cup football champions.
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| Beach from North | Amazon | Rio de Janeiro |
An economic briefing
Brazil is the 5th largest country in the world, with a whopping economy (7th largest economy by nominal GDP), 10th largest consumer of energy (mostly from renewable source like hydroelectricity and ethanol) and member of BRIC, UN, G20 etc. Sao Paulo, the biggest city is the business and cultural epi centre of Latin America. Also know for the high inequality income distribution and highly open for FDI's. The country is excited with the upcoming 2014 World cup Football and 2016 Olympics.
A quick recap about Brazil
Capital - Brasilia
Population - 190 million (aprox)
Language - Portuguese
States - 26 and 1 federal district
Religion - Roman Catholic (dominant)
Largest city - Sao Paulo
Currency - Brazilian Real (R$)
National Sport - Football (Soccer)
National dish - Feijoada
Famous festival - Carnival
International calling code - +55
Major sports - Football, volleyball, swimming , basketball, auto racing .
Economy (Industries & Agriculture) - ethanol, footwear, textile, iron ore, steel, petrol, aircraft, automobiles, coffee, orange , soybeans, meat (beef), sugar.
Music - Samba, Brazilian pop music (MPB), sertanejo (country song), Forró (Folk)
Climate - Tropical,highland tropical, subtropical, equatorial, semiarid, and temperate
Everyday meal - Rice, beans, meat (beef), salad
To be continued....
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