1. El país de Brasil An example for the “Conoce un País” project

2. Population / La población Tennessee: 6,296,254 United States: 313,847,465 Brasil: 199,321,413 = 1,000,000 people = 1,000,000 people

3. Area Brasil: 3,287,597 sq mi Tennessee: 42,146 sq mi Tennessee: 42,146 sq mi

4. Area Brasil: 3,287,597 sq mi United States: 3,794,101 sq mi United States: 3,794,101 sq mi

5. Major Landforms Iguazu FallsIguazu Falls –south Pico de NeblinaPico de Neblina –northwest Amazon RiverAmazon River –North, west, east

6. Cities La capital BrasíliaBrasília Most populated São PauloSão Paulo Tourist destination Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro

7. Culture Soccer is the most popular sportSoccer is the most popular sport “Feijoada” (rice, fruits, meat) is considered the national dish“Feijoada” (rice, fruits, meat) is considered the national dish “Café” and “cachaça” are the national drinks“Café” and “cachaça” are the national drinks 7 of September is Independence Day7 of September is Independence Day Samba is a popular dance and music styleSamba is a popular dance and music style

8. Samba Has African roots (Angola)Has African roots (Angola) Music played with guitars and drums, and nowadays wind instrumentsMusic played with guitars and drums, and nowadays wind instruments The basic steps are:The basic steps are: –Move hips and arms to music