3. • Brazil is a country located in South America.
• It is the fifth largest country in terms of area and the sixth in terms of
population.
• Brazil has borders with ten countries, every country in South America with
the exception of Chile and Ecuador, totaling 16,885 kilometres.
• Brazil has the world's third longest land border, behind China and Russia.
• Brazil Consists of 27 states.
• The largest river in Brazil, the second longest in the world, is the Amazon.
• Brazil is popular for its Football
• Brazil is the largest producer of Coffee in the world.
4. Physical Geography of Brazil
• Brazil is the home of the acclaimed Amazon Rainforest.
• The Brazilian government has grouped the country’s states into five large geographic
and statistical units called the Major Regions :
• 1. North ,
• 2. Northeast,
• 3. Central-West,
• 4. Southeast ,
• 5. South .
• 1. The tropical North—comprising covers more than two-fifths of Brazilian
territory and includes the largest portion of Amazon rainforest and parts of the
Guiana and Brazilian highlands; however, the region accounts for a limited
proportion of the nation’s population and economic output.
5. 2. The North east, which experiences some of the nation’s driest and hottest
conditions, has nearly one-fifth of Brazil’s land area and more than one-
fourth of the population.
3. The South east covers only one-tenth of Brazil’s territory but has two-fifths of
its population and the greatest concentration of industrial and agricultural
production in the nation.
Physical Geography of Brazil
6. • The South, which stretches below the Tropic of Capricorn, Its diversified
economy includes strong manufacturing, agriculture, and service
sectors.
• The South has about one-seventh of the nation’s population, including many
people of European ancestry, particularly from Germany and Italy.
• The Central-West region consists roughly one-fourth of Brazil, including
forested valleys, semiarid highlands, and vast wetlands
Physical Geography of Brazil
8. BASIC INFORMATION OF BRAZIL
Continent: SOUTH AMERICA
IATA AREA: I
Official Language: Portuguese
Longitude: 51.9253° West
Latitude: 14.2350° South
GMT: UTC−2 to −5
Tourism Tagline: Brazil Sensational!
Visa Facilities: Prior Visa
9. Capital City: Brasília
Largest city: São Paulo
Currency: Real
Major Cities: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu
Neighboring Countries : French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana,
Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay
Area: 8,515,767 km2
Population: 22 Crore Approax
Major Religion : Roman Catholic
BASIC INFORMATION OF BRAZIL
10. Major Tourist Attractions of Brazil
• Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro
• Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
• Cathedral of Brasilia
• Salvador
• São Paulo
12. Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro
• Christ the Redeemer is the famous statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro.
• Completed in 1931, the 30-meter statue was the work of Polish-French
sculptor Paul Landowski and Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa,
and is constructed of reinforced concrete and soapstone.
• The eight-meter base encloses a chapel that is popular for weddings.
• In addition to the symbolic importance in the Catholic community, the statue
is also one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and provides spell-binding
views over Rio de Janeiro.
• In fact this statue was constructed in pieces and carried them to top
of Corcovado mountain, then assembled them together to form the statue.
13. • It was officially opened on 12th October 1931, meant to show that Jesus
Christ loves all.
• The landmark was cited as one of the reasons that the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) designated Rio
de Janeiro as a World Heritage site in 2012.
• The statue was also designated as one of the Seven New Wonders of the
World in 2007
• The Christ the Redeemer statue is one of the largest art deco statues in the
world. The simple design of Christ with his arms open wide appears from a
distance to be in the form of a cross. He is not holding anything in his hands.
The statue is 98 ft (30 m) tall statue and sits upon a 26 ft (8 m) tall pedestal.
The statue faces east and the arms respectively point to the north and south.
Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro
14. • The people of Rio de Janeiro played active roles in making the statue
possible. In addition to the petitions which led to approval for the project,
local citizens also played critical roles in raising funds for the project and in
assisting with some of the construction .
By the time it opened in 1931, the statute had cost approximately $200,000 to
build.
Lightning strike Because of its location atop Corcovado Mountain, the
statue experiences three to five lightning strikes each year, most of them
harmless. Particularly strong strikes in 2008 and 2014 broke off parts of
fingers and damaged the head.
Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro
16. Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
• Situated in Rio, Copacabana is one of the world’s most famous beaches.
• It is nearly two miles long and lined with hotels and luxurious homes, though
there are also much more moderate houses strewn in between.
• The beach isn't just for show. It's also a popular playground filled with sun-
worshipers, swimmers, and kids building sand castles whenever the weather
is fine. Stroll the streets here to find restaurants, smart shops, cafés, and
beautiful old buildings from the days when Rio was Brazil's capital.
19. Cathedral of Brasilia
• The Cathedral of Brasília is distinctive among cathedrals and it is one of the
best tourist attractions in Brazil.
• It is established on 16 concrete columns, each measuring 90 tons.
• It was designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and projected by
Brazilian structural engineer Joaquim Cardozo, and was completed and
dedicated on May 31, 1970.
• The cathedral is capable of holding up to 4,000 people.
21. Salvador
• Salvador is Bahia’s state capital, and the largest city in the Northeast Region.
Founded in 1549, it was Brazil’s first capital city, and one of the birthplaces
of the Brazilian culture.
• Combining Portuguese and African influences, Salvador offers architectural
heritage, beautiful beaches and landscapes, a rich cuisine, and the Latin
American rhythms. Salvador is also home to one of the world’s biggest
carnival celebrations.
• Salvador beaches perfect for bathing, diving, and sailing, as well as open sea
creeks with mighty waves, popular among surfers.
23. São Paulo
• São Paulo is Brazil’s largest and most cosmopolitan city, offering an array of
museums, concert halls, theatres, restaurants and bars.
• It’s also a melting pot home to Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Spanish,
Lebanese and Arabic communities.
• Sao Paulo tourist destination is for the cultural life, and a rich cuisine.
• The city also promotes one of the most important fashion weeks in the
world, São Paulo Fashion Week, established in 1996.
33. 5. _________is the largest Portuguese -speaking country in
the world.
A. Brazil
B. Chile
C. Peru
D. Argentina
34. 5. _________is the largest Portuguese -speaking country in
the world.
A. Brazil
B. Chile
C. Peru
D. Argentina
35. 6. The Cristo Redentor or Christ the Redeemer statue sits atop Mount Corcovado
overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Which of the following descriptions of the
statue is NOT correct?
A. The statue holds a cross and a globe
B. The statue faces east
C. The statue is 98 ft (30 m) tall, not counting the base
D. The arms of Christ are open wide
36. 6. The Cristo Redentor or Christ the Redeemer statue sits atop Mount Corcovado
overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Which of the following descriptions of the
statue is NOT correct?
A. The statue holds a cross and a globe
B. The statue faces east
C. The statue is 98 ft (30 m) tall, not counting the base
D. The arms of Christ are open wide
37. 7. The people of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil supported the construction of the Christ
the Redeemer statue in many ways, among them which of the following?
A. By helping with the construction
B. By raising funds
C. Neither of them
D. Both A & B
38. 7. The people of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil supported the construction of the Christ
the Redeemer statue in many ways, among them which of the following?
A. By helping with the construction
B. By raising funds
C. Neither of them
D. Both A & B
39. 8. What type of meteorological event has seriously damaged Rio de Janeiro's
landmark Christ the Redeemer statue on at least two occasions?
A. Tornado
B. Flooding
C. Lightning strike
D. Hailstorm
40. 8. What type of meteorological event has seriously damaged Rio de Janeiro's
landmark Christ the Redeemer statue on at least two occasions?
A. Tornado
B. Flooding
C. Lightning strike
D. Hailstorm
41. 9. The statue of Christ the Redeemer stands _________ feet
tall.
A. 98
B. 56
C. 78
D. 130
42. 9. The statue of Christ the Redeemer stands _________ feet
tall.
A. 98
B. 56
C. 78
D. 130
43. 10. The statue was completed in what year?
A. 1876
B. 1931
C. 1975
D. 1910
44. 10. The statue was completed in what year?
A. 1876
B. 1931
C. 1975
D. 1910
