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BrazilINTRODUCTION Brazil is a Portuguese-speaking country located in South America. It's the largest nation in South America and the fifth largest country in the world. Brazil is home to a booming population and unique culture. Its main attraction is its world famous beaches, but it is also known for it's talented football team and is birthplace of many of the world's most stunning fashion models. The scenery in Brazil is amazing, with magnificent beaches and stretches of breathtaking tropical rainforests. Brazil is home to beautiful waterfalls and the gigantic Amazon River. Major cities include: HISTORY KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Climate: Brazil is mostly tropical so therefore expect beautiful hot humid weather with frequent downpours of rain. Sao Paolo and Belo Horizonte have very mild climates, averaging 66°F (19°C), while Rio de Janeiro has a warm climate balanced by the constancy of the Trade Winds. American, Continental, Delta and United Airlines offer service from the United States to Brazil. Capital: Brasilia Languages: Portuguese, Spanish, English and French Time Zone: Standard Time -0300 UTC Currency: Real - Currently 1 BRL = 0.4158 USD Power: 110 V to 120 V and 220 V, 60 Hz Some helpful phrases while you are there will be: Você fala Inglês? (Do you speak English?) Eu não falo Português? (I do not speak Portuguese.) Meu nome é....., (My name is______.) Delegacia de polícia (Police station) ATTRACTIONS Carnival is one of the busiest, yet most popular times to travel to the country. If you're making a trip down South America way, put this event at the top of your list. RESTAURANTS NIGHTLIFE LODGING PERSONAL STORIES 
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