2. Size of brazil- 3,286,469 square miles Capital- Brasilia Important places- Cathedral of Brasilia, Estadio Mane Garrincha, Ginasio Nilson Nelson Landforms- Amazon Basin, Andes Mountains Pacific ocean and Atlantic ocean is bordering Brazil, also bordered by other countries like Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Paraguay, and so on. Climate- mostly tropical mostly in the north but brazil has 6 climate regions: equatorial, tropical, semiarid, highland tropical, temperate, and subtropical Natural resources- bauxite, gold, iron ore, manganese, nickel, and ect.

3. GDP –1,616 compared to U.S.'s 12,980 Population- 186,831,000 Mortality rate- 89 Government and leadership- is controlled by Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva

4. Independence Movement & Leaders At the end of the 18 th century Portugal began to develop in Brazil. Beginning of the 19 th century Dona Maria (1769-1821) reigned in Portugal. Because she was mentally deficient her son Dom Joao VI) prince of brazil. (1796-1821) Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Portugal in 1807. Dom Pedro (1787-1834) he was a regent of the Brazil kingdom. Conflicts with other countries Brazil is under pressure to mediate between Ecuador & Colombia. Brazil has been in cistoplatine war against Argentina for the possession of the territory. There was a war against Aguirre between Brazil & Uruguay. The independence war against Portugal fighting for independence of the country for the formation of Brazil.

5. Important events & leaders Nov. 15, 1989 1 st direct presidential election since 1960. April 1997 Brazil renounces military alliance with the U.S Sep. 1, 1967 – 4 th institutional acts gives military complete control over national security. 1960 capital moved inland to Brasilia Aug. 22 Brazil declares war on axis powers.

6. Languages & Religions 74% of the population are affiliated with the Roman Catholic 15% of the population are affiliated with protestants. The rest of them are Pentecostal. They speak Portuguese. The principle families of India language are Tupi, Arawak, Carib, and Ge. Customs & Food They eat crabs which is called carangueijada, in there language. They also eat fresh water fish that is called Dourado. They eat chicken that is cooked with garlic, salt, and lemon. There breakfast is served from 7am.- 11am. Lunch is served form 11:30am.-3pm. And dinner is served from 7pm.-11pm. The lunch is called Amoco, and dinner is called Jan tar.

7. Dating & Marriage customs Both sides of the marriage are equally important. A legal civil ceremony must be performed. They have religious ceremony wedding parties that are elaborated with food, drinks and music. And common law marriages are not usual.

8. Brazil has amongst the highest income inequality in the world, ranking 56.7 in the Gini coefficient- with the richest 10% of Brazilians receiving 50% of the nations income while the poorest 10% receive less than 1%. Poverty in Brazil is most visually represented by the various fameless slums in the country’s metropolitan areas and remote up country regions that suffer with economic under development and below pure standards of living. 8 years of fundamental education, 3 years of intermediary education, between 4-6 years of superior education. Post graduation courses. With women and men there are equal rights and duties under the terms of this constitution.