1. By; Aaliaha Little 1-A

2. History Claimed Territory in Portugal In 1500 Colonized in 1532 Royal Colony 1549 Flag’s colors are Yellow, Blue and Green Capital is Brasilia Brazil’s Flag

3. Culture Beliefs & Customs Language and Food Largest Catholic Community  Ceremonies  Portuguese  Dress in White Eating habits differ from U.S Traditional Dish- Feijoada Official Language is Portuguese

4. Brazil Currency Exchange rate & Currency Con.  Sign of Currency- R$.BRL  Currency called Real Or Reais  1.00BRL  0.492351 USD(Converted)

5. Economics Economic Political  Federal Republic  Motto: “Ordem e Progresso” (Order Of Progress Economic System  Mixed- Market Brazil’ s Seal

6. Industry Industrial Imports and Exports Lumber, Iron Ore, Steel, Motor Parts Motor vehicles, Textiles Partners- China, Australia, Germany and South Korea Imports- Machinery, Electrical Transport, Electronics Exports- Soy beans, iron ore, footwear, coffee