Brazil

A photo tour of Brazil

Fast Facts - Largest country in South America and 5th largest country in the world - Official language is Portuguese- In 2012 the population was about 194 million people

Brazil

This is Rio de Janeiro

This is the Coat of Arms!

This is what the local food looks like.

Brazilians love soccer (futbol), and some of the best players are from Brazil. The most famous of all is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé. Brazil has won the World Cup soccer finals five times, more than any other nation, and will host the tournament in 2014.

A map of Brazil

This is the local map!

60% of the Amazon Rainforest is located in Brazil.The Amazon River, the 2nd longest river in the world, flows through Brazil.

Portugal claimed the land of Brazil in the year 1500. Independence was declared in 1822.

This is the flag of Brazil