Interesting Facts About Brazil
* Brazil is larger than Japan, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Indonesia and South Africa
* Brazil is the only country to have played in every World Cup soccer tournament.
* The worlds second largest river the Amazon is found in Brazil.
* Brazil doesn’t have any official religion. Around 74% of the Brazilian population comprises of Roman Catholics.
* Brazil is the location of the worlds widest road. 160 cars can drive side by side.
* Brazil shares borders with every country except Chile and Ecuador.
* Brazil accounts for almost 1/3 of the world’s coffee production, producing over 3-1/3 billion pounds of coffee each year.
* The world’s best and most delicious coffee is produced in Brazil.
* One of the most beautiful stadiums of the Third World is the Maracana Stadium, built in 1950 and located in Rio de Janeiro.
* Brazil has been a Colony, an Empire, a Republic and has been under the Military rule. It is today a democratic nation.
* During the hot weather, people wear casual wear. The mode of dress is indicated on invitations for more formal occasions.
* The Amazons rainforests produce more than 20% of the world’s oxygen.
* The capital of Brazil is Brasilia and it is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities of the world. This city was designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer, who was considered to be one of the best architects in the world.
* In Brazil, flowers are an acceptable gift, while visiting someone on a meal, or on arrival. Another custom comprises of frequent offers of tea and coffee to the visitors.
* Christ the Redeemer, the 130-feet tall statue that overlooks Rio de Janeiro, is one of the seven wonders of the contemporary times. This sculpture is the symbol and icon of Brazil.
