Brazil By Jason Zshornack Brazil By Jason Zshornack

Geographic & Economy Geography & Government Climate: Mostly tropical, but temperate down south. Capital: Brasilia Government type: Federal Republic Population: 198,739,269 Main Language: Portuguese

Major imports/exports Major Imports: Minerals, Petroleum, Chemicals, Fertilizers, Machinery, Vegetables, Animal Products, Cereals, Electrical Products, Electronics, Vehicles, Metals, Surgical Instruments, Scientific Equipment Major Exports: Processed Foods, Cocoa Beans, Seeds, Juices, Fruit Products, Meat, Animal Products, Vegetables, Metals, Vehicles, Machinery, Animal Feed, Textiles, Footwear, Petroleum Products

Chief Agricultural products Agriculture: Sugarcane, Corn, Soybeans, Oranges, Wheat, Dry Beans, Coffee, Cotton, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Cocoa, Peanuts, Rice, Beef, Cattle, Pork.

Currency & exchange rate 1.00 USD = 1.78 BRL (Reais) In Brazil, the currency is referred to as Reais, as for the coins they are referred to as centavos.

Travel info Business Class round trip would go of a minimum cost of $3,740 (USD) in Real it would be 6,455.17 (BRL) Economy Class round trip would go of a minimum cost of $706 (USD) in Real it would be 1,218.54 (BRL)

Business Etiquette The colors of the Brazilian flag are yellow and green. Avoid wearing this combination in any fashion   The O. K. hand signal a rude gesture in Brazil For good luck, place your thumb between your index an middle finders while making a fist. A.k.a."fig“ Meetings tend to start on time Usually starts with casual chatting  Shake everyone’s hands that are present and women usually exchange kisses  First names used often, but titles important

Holidays Brazil has a few more holidays than the U.S. Here are a couple of those holidays: April 21, Tiradentes = Celebration of the man who led the first organized movement against the Portuguese. October 1st , Our lady of Aparecida = a day of honoring Nossa Senhora Aparecida a patron saint.

Eating Habits In brazil, a time to eat is also a time that is sacred. All meals are important because it gives them the chance to talk and share stories. Breakfast is as simples as coffee, milk, bread and jam, to as moderate as French toast and expresso. Lunch and Dinner is generally served at a delayed time than in the U.S. Many Brazilian may prefer a lighter meal of coffee bread, cheese and cold cuts in dinner time.