1. Brasilia Population: 198.7 Million Literacy Rate: 88.6%
Brazil
Brasilia
Population: Million
Literacy Rate: 88.6%

2. History
No written history prior to the arrival of the Portuguese in 1500
Rio de Janeiro established as the seat of the Portuguese Empire in 1808 because of Napoleon
1822 Declared independent Colony of Portugal
Experienced 4 military coups – military control from
New Constitution ratified in 1988 – Have been democratic since

3. Physical Geography
5th largest country – larger than the continental U.S.
One of the world’s largest producers of coffee, oranges, and bananas
Home of the world’s largest Tropical Rainforest
Longest river in South America
Mostly Tropical climate – high humidity in forest and coast.

4. Culture Largest Japanese community outside of Japan
Portuguese is official language – English is a popular 2nd
Love Futebol (soccer)

20. Culture Largest Japanese community outside of Japan
Portuguese is official language – English is a popular 2nd
Love Futebol (soccer)
If a meal or snack is going on, it is impolite to not ask visitors to join
Compulsory voting for year olds – optional for year olds and those over 70
Carnaval is a 5 day festival before Ash Wednesday, most famous holiday in Brazil

22. Fun Facts About Brazil
Pulling down the lower eyelid with an index finger signifies disbelief or caution.
One may tap the fingers horizontally under the chin to indicate that another person does not know what he or she is talking about or is exaggerating.
The “okay” sign used in the United States, with the thumb and index finger forming a circle, is an offensive gesture.
When one joins or leaves a small group, it is polite to shake hands with everyone.