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Brazil
South America’s largest country and the fifth largest country in the world, Brazil has a total land area of 3,287,597 sq mi and has a total population of approximately 191,241,714. Brazil was a former Portuguese colony and gained in independence in 1822.
3,034 Questions
What do many people in Brazil like to eat?
many of the people in Brazil like to eat rice and black beans along with some maiocs.
Brazil doesn't have a king. The monarchy of Brazil ended in 1889. It has a president, called Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
What is the main employment sector in Brazil?
tertiary (service) then secondary (industrial) then primary (agriculture) eggs too!
How do you pronounce the name of a village called Tres Coracoes in Brazil?
'tres' sounds like the English word 'trays', though the 'r' is a bit different. 'Coracoes' sounds like the English word 'core' + 'ah' + 'soins'. Just don't overemphasise the 'n' in 'soins' - just make the noise quickly.
Where is the meeting of the waters?
It is where the Rio Negro and the Amazon River meet. The Amazon has sandy soil and the Rio Negro has black soil.
What day does Carnival start in 2009?
Thursday, February 19th, and it runs through Tuesday, February 24th officially in 2009.
Where in Brazil do people live?
1. Listen to music: 59% of respondents practice
2. Meet with friends: 34%
3. Read books: 27%
4. Go to shopping malls: 24%
5. Go for a walk: 19%
6. Photography: 17%
7. Play games (video games or computer): 16%
8. Cooking / Culinary Activities: 16%
9. Go to restaurants / Exit to dinner: 16%
10. Out drinking / Go to bars: 14%
