Brazil Information a country the size of a continent, is a land of diverse culture and fantastical landscapes. With thousands of kilometers of beaches and the immensity of the Amazon rainforest, Brazil continues to capture the imagination of anyone lucky enough to travel to this lush, rich and breathtaking country. Waterfalls, emerald seas, the marshlands of the Pantanal, and age old gold mining towns lost in a colonial history, are only the beginning of what this Brazil has on offer.

Population: Approximately 188 million inhabitants
Capital: Brasilia, founded 1960. Population approximately 200,000.
Official languages: Portuguese (official), Spanish, English, French). Many other dialects exist in the Amazon region. English is usually spoken in major tourist areas.
Principal Exports: transport equipment, iron ore, soybeans, footwear, coffee, autos
Time: Brazil is divided into four time zones, including one for the Fernando de Noronha islands. Brasilia - UTC-3 (2 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time).
Electric Current: 220 volts, 60 cycles. Luxury hotels have special 110-volt outlets.

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Amazon 32ºC   Rio de janeiro 35ºC

While 90 percent of the country lies within the tropical zone, over 60 percent of the population of Brazil lives in areas where altitude or sea winds moderate the temperature.

Amazon   Pantanal   Iguazu Falls   Bahia
Rio de Janeiro  

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Brazil has a far reaching and fascinating history. Unlike the Inca and Maya civilizations, the Brazilian Indians never established a central empire. Learn more about Brazil

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