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Brazil Information

A country the size of a continent, Brazil is a vast and beautiful land of diverse cultures and fantastical landscapes. With mile upon mile of tropical beaches and the immensity of the Amazon, Brazil continues to capture the imagination of anyone lucky enough to travel to her breathtaking shores. Thundering waterfalls, crystal clear rivers, the amazing diversity of the Pantanal and vibrant cities that pulse to the rhythms of Samba and Bossa, are only the beginning of what the incredible Brazil has to offer.

Brazil General Information

Population
Approximately 190 million inhabitants

Capital
Brasilia, founded 1960.

Official languages
Portuguese. Many other dialects also exist in the Amazon region. Spanish, English and French are spoken in parts, and English is usually spoken in major tourist areas.

Principal Exports
Transport equipment, cars, iron ore, soybeans, footwear and coffee.

Time
Brazil is divided into four time zones, including one for the Fernando de Noronha islands. Brasilia - UTC-3 (is 2 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time).

Electric Current
220 volts, 60 cycles. Luxury hotels have special 110 volt outlets.

Brazil Weather information

Brazil is the largest country in South America and while 90 percent of the country lies within the tropical zone, over 60 percent of the population live in areas where altitude or sea winds moderate the temperature.

In general, most of Brazil can be visited comfortably throughout the year; it's only the South - which can be unbearably sticky in summer (Dec-Feb) and chilly in winter (June-Aug) - that has large seasonal changes. The rest of the country experiences brief tropical rains throughout the year which rarely affect travel plans.

Brazil Travel Information

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Brazil History

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