Brazil country

 

Overview:

The name Brazil is derived from the Gaelic and Celtic languages which means “grandeur” or beauty”.

Brazil Capital: Brasília

Brazil Dialing code: +55

Brazil Airport code: GRU:GIG, BSB

Brazil Continent: South America

Brazil Area: 8.51 million km sq

Brazil Currency:  Brazilian real

Brazil Official Language: Portuguese

Brazil Population: 21.53 crores (approx.)

Brazil Religion: Catholicism

Brazil National Day: September 7

Brazil National Animal: No official

Brazil National Bird: Rufous-bellied thrush

Brazil National Fruit: Cupuaçu (Theobroma Grandiflorum)

Brazil National Flower: Ipê-amerelo

Brazil National Tree: Paubrasilia echinata

Brazil National Sport: Football

Brazil Time zone: UTC - 03:00

Brazil Driving side: Right-side of the road

 

Brazil Flag:

The flag of Brazil has a blue disc depicting a starry sky and it is spanned by a curved band in the national motto “Ordem e Progresso” which means “Order and Progress” within a yellow rhombus, on a green field.

Weather in the Brazil:

Summer: December to March

Autumn: April to June

Winter: July to August

Spring: September to November

Average temperature in Brazil by month:

February is the hottest with an approximate temperature of 81 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius)

July is the Coldest with an average temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius)

Food and drinks in Brazil:

Brazil Food Culture:

Rice is the staple food in the Brazilian diet, it is uncommon to eat pasta instead.

Brazil Must-try Foods:

• Feijoada - The most famous Brazilian dish
• Farofa
• Moqueca de Camarāo
• Vatapá
• Pastel
• Acarajé

Must try Drinks:

• Caipirinha
• Cachaça
• Cauim
• Mulled win
• Mate
• Batida

Economics of Brazil:

Brazil is 8th rank in GDP rank in the world. 

Brazil Income Source:

• Brazil’s income sources are,
• Agriculture
• Mining
• Manufacturing

Goods Imported by Brazil:

• Petroleum oils (11.9%)
• Fertilizers (8.7%)
• Insecticides (2.6%)
• Petroleum gas (9.2%)
• Parts and accessories for tractors and motor vehicles (2.9%)

Goods exported by Brazil:

• Mineral fuels (18%)
• Meat (7.4%)
• Iron and steel (5%)
• Cereals (4.4%)
• Vehicles (3.9%)
• Food waste and animal fodder (3.5%)

Brazil export and import partners:

• United States
• Spain
• China
• Argentina
• Russia
• Germany

Culture of Brazil:

Indigenous cultures influenced by Indian, African, and Portuguese together formed the modern Brazilian way of life. The “baiana” and the “canga,” a wrap-around skirt is traditional dress in Brazil.

Sports in the Brazil:

National Game of Brazil:

Association football (DeJure) is the National sport of Brazil

Popular Games in Brazil:

Football, Volleyball, Capoeira, Basketball, Motorsports are the popular games.

Transport in Brazil:

How many airports in the Brazil:

There are 108 international airports out of which generally tourists fly into one of two Main international airports.

Main transport in Brazil:

Road transport (Buses) are the most common and flexible form of public transport in Brazil.

How many countries travel without visas to Brazil?

137 countries without visas. It grants 21 e-visas and 32 on-arrival visas. 36 countries are required for a visa.

The passport ranks 12th in the world.

Tourism Culture in the Brazil:

Tourism is growing industry in Brazil, to which around 3 to 4 million foreign visit every year.

Must visit places in Brazil:

• Rio degree Janeiro
• So Paulo
• Brasília
• Fernando de Noronha
• Fortaleza
• Curitiba

Festivals in the Brazil:

New Year in Rio

Date: December 31^st

Brazilians know how to make party and so they celebrate the Na ew Year eve at Rio's famous Copacabana Beach.

Rio Carnival:

The largest festival in Brazil.

Colorful, raucous, and hedonistic, this Carnival is one of the world’s biggest parties which is all over Brazil from Bahia to Sao Paolo.

Painting Folklore Festival:

This is the second largest festival in Brazil after Rio Carnival. It is known as a colorful festival with song and dance as a routine practice.

October fest:

After Munich, the world’s second-largest October fest occurs in the city of Blume Australia in the province of Santa Catarina.

Defense in Brazil:

The GFP index denotes Brazil as the Top 15 world military Force powers. $24.8 billion(approx.) is the budget of defense.

In 2024, Brazil will be ranked 12th out of 145 countries considered for the annual GFP review.

For defense missions and aerial patrol 32 fighters, 2 radar aircraft, and 3 unmanned aircraft.

Brazil has 3, 60,000 active soldiers (2022) and they are capable enough of the Force that they have with them.

Interesting Facts about Brazil:

• Around 60% of the Amazon Rainforest is in Brazil.
• Brazil has one of the largest economies in the world.
• More than 400 airports are there in Brazil.
• The Brazilian Football team has won the World Cup up to 5 times.
• Most of the Amazon River has an origin - Brazil.