3. Brazil is officially called as the Federative
republic of Brazil.
It is the worlds fifth largest country both
by geographical area and population
with over 193 million people.
Independence was achieved in 1822
and became republic in 1889 leaving
away the constitutional monarchy and
parliamentary systems.
4. Current constitution was formulated
in1988 defining Brazil as federal republic.
The Federation is formed by the union of
the federal Districts, the 26 states.
Brazil is one of the fastest growing major
economies.
Brazil comes from brazilwood, a tree that
grew plentifully along the Brazil coast.
It is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean in
the east and surrounded by Venezuela
and Guyana from the part of Northern
side.
5. Brazil covers a vast area of 3,287,597
Square Miles having water of 0.65%.
Indigenous people of Brazil were
basically from the Portugal domains and
enhanced their tradition similar to them.
Later 1822, Banking was introduced
which created the root for its
economical stabilization.
Legislature is National Congress
› Upper House – Federal Senate
› Lower House – Chamber of Deputies
6. Capital – Brasilia
Largest City – Sao Paulo
Official Language – Portuguese
Legislature – National Congress
Currency – Real (R$)
President – Dilma Rousseff
Ethnicity – White, Multiracial, Black and
Asian.
7. The Land now called Brazil was claimed
by Portugal in April 1500.
In between Napoleon‟s invasion was
repelled by Portuguese military in 1821.
Finally Brazilian independence was
declared by last emperor „Dom Pedro‟.
Brazil became an independent country
on 7th September 1822.
8. Basically it starts with the people of
Americans who arrived thousands of
years ago by crossing the Bering land
bridge.
Brazil is one of the three modern states in
the America to have its own indigenous
monarchy (other 2 were Mexico & Haiti).
Populism and development were rapid
from 1930 to 1964.
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10. The climate of Brazil comprises a wide
range of weather conditions, but most of
the country is Tropical.
Brazil hosts 5 major climatic conditions
› Equatorial
› Tropical
› Highland Tropical
› Temperate
› Subtropical
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12. Brazil‟s large territory comprises of
different ecosystems such as „Amazon
Forest‟ recognized as having the
greatest “Biological Diversity” .
Biodiversity can contribute significantly to
Agriculture, livestock, forestry and
fisheries extraction.
A single drug for controlling
hypertension, developed with the
venom of „jararaca‟ would yield about
$1.5 billion a year.
13. The Brazilian Federation is the
“indissoluble union” of three distinct
political entities : the states, the
municipalities, and the Federal district.
Together with several smaller parties, four
political parties stand out : Worker‟s
party, Brazilian Social Democratic party,
Brazilian democratic movement party,
and Democrats.
14. Brazil provides a financial aid of $1 billion
per year for the welfare of Military.
The armed forces of Brazil consists of the
Brazilian Army, the Brazilian Navy, and
the Brazilian Air Force.
They constitute the largest Army force in
Latin America, having about 700
manned aircraft in service.
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16. Brazil is the largest economy in Latin
America and World‟s sixth largest
economy at market exchange rates and
seventh largest in purchasing power
parity.
Its current GDP per capita is $10,200
putting Brazil in the 64th position according
to World Bank data.
It ha huge and developed Agriculture,
mining, manufacturing and service
sectors, as well as large labor pools.
17. Brazilian exports are booming, creating a
new generation of Tycoons.
Major export products include aircraft,
electrical equipment, automobiles,
ethanol, textiles, footwear, iron ore, steel,
coffee, orange, juice, soybeans and
corned beef.
The country has been expanding its
presence in International finance and
commodities market, and is one of the
four emerging economies called BRIC
countries.
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19. The core culture of Brazil is derived from
Portuguese culture, because of its strong
colonial ties with the Portuguese Empire.
Among other influence Portuguese
introduced Portuguese Language,
Roman Catholicism, and colonial
architectural styles.
Some aspects of Brazilian culture were
influenced by the contributions of Italian,
German, and other European countries
as well as Japanese and Arab
immigrants who dwells in south region.
20. The Music of Brazil was formed mainly
from the fusion of European and African
elements.
Brazilian music encompasses various
regional styles influenced by African
forms and Amerindian.
It developed in different styles including
Samba, choro, axe, frevo, lambada,
maracatu, Brazilian bossa nova etc,.
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23. The most popular sport in Brazil is
FOOTBALL.
The Brazilian National Football Team is
ranked among the best in the world
according to the FIFA World Rankings.
It has won the World Cup tournament a
record Five times in 1958, 1962, 1970,
1994 & 2002.
In auto racing three Brazilian drivers have
won the Formula One world
championship eight times.
24. Volleyball, basketball, auto racing, and
martial arts also attract large audiences.
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian marked by
deft, tricky movements often played on
the ground or completely inverted.
Footvolley was created in 1970, is a mix
of football and volleyball where players
must use feet and head to get the ball
over the net.
Rugby Union has been played in Brazil
since 1988, but football domination
damaged this sport.
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27. It was developed from indigenous,
European and African influences.
Ingredients first used by native peoples in
Brazil include cassava, guarana, acai,
cumaru and tacaca.
When potatoes were not available they
discovered how to use native sweet
manioc as a replacement.
Typical dish called feijoada considered
as the country‟s national dish.
The national beverage is Coffee and
cachaca is Brazil‟s native liquor.
28. Rice and Beans are an extremely
common dish, as are fish, beef and pork.
Sea food is very popular in coastal areas,
as it is roasted chicken (galeto).
Barbecue grill is an often ordered dish.
Brazilians usually eat pizza, pasta, pasta
salad, various dishes using either potato
or manioc and polenta as substitutes for
rice , as well as salads.
Special ethnic foods and various
restaurants usually attracts people from
other continents too.
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30. Brazilian Industry has its earliest origin in
Workshops dating from the beginning of
19th century.
Production of Soaps, Candles, Snuff,
Spinning and Weaving, Foods, Melting of
Iron, Wool and Silk were popularized in
the field of Industry.
Brazilian automobile industry began in
1957 with its production centre's at Sao
Paulo and Parana.
Production rate constantly increases at
the percentage of 12.2
31. American Civil War and Paraguayan
War changed the complete scenario of
business sector in Brazil.
1/3rd of the Brazilian GDP constitutes to
the production of Automobiles,
Petroleum and Steel Industries.
During the early 1990s Banking sector
accounted for as much as 16% of GDP.
Brazilian government has undertaken an
ambitious program to reduce the
dependence on imported Oil and
planning to make their own.
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35. Tourism in Brazil is a growing sector and
key to the economy of several regions of
the country.
The country had 5.9 million visitors in 2011
It is the second main destination in South
America and third in Latin America after
Mexico and Argentina.
Revenues from international tourists
reached US$ 6.775 billions in 2011
Brazil offers for both domestic and
international tourists.