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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.

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What are two causes of unemployment in Brazil?

Remnants of the Import Substitution Industrailisation era from the 1950's onwards have contributed greatly. Over mechanisation of production, not taking into account Brazils' surplus of cheap labour and instead bypassing the long stages to industrial growth by purchasing (putting the country into large foreign debt-leading to balance of payments problems) the latest technology which is non labour intensive therefore does not create jobs for the population rather profit for foreign owned subsidiaries which repatriate profits to home countries. Transport which means that the coastal towns are well linked to the outer world however lack of good infrasturcture inland has led to difficulties in market trading for inland communities.

What resources does Brazil have?

Brazilian Economy: The Brazilian economy is now based on agriculture (cotton, rice, coffee, cane sugar, oranges, soybeans), livestock (cattle, pigs, sheep, poultry), fishing, mining (bauxite, iron, manganese, gold), industry (manufacturing, consumer goods and durable goods). Brazil is a major exporter of iron ores and concentrates, aircraft, soybeans, chemical pulp, wood, cars, shoes, orange juice, coffee etc..

What are the words on the flag of Brazil?

Ordem e Progresso, meaning "Order and Progress," are the words on the flag of Brazil.

Short name for Brazil?

Brazil does not have nick names.

the entire name is Repúbluca Federativa do Brasil (Federative Republic of Brazil).

In Portuguese (language spoken in Brazil), it's: Brasil

Brazil: is how it's called in English.

In french it's called: Brésil

And, it may be different in other languages too.

What is the reason for Pedro alvares cabral's expeditions?

The stated purpose of Álvarez de Pineda's voyage was to explore the coast between the discoveries of De León on the Florida peninsula and those made on behalf of Velázquez along the southern Gulf, in hope of finding a strait to the Pacific Ocean.

How much does a hotel cost in Brazil?

Brazil is beautiful country for travelling. Many luxury hotels and resort avialble in this country. As per my view Porto Real resort is one of the best resort which given 46% discount off as R$ 600 with lots of services.

What is Brazil's physical landscape?

The Amazon Rainforest [Floresta Amazônica or Amazônia] is one of the main physical features of Brazil. It's the largest tropical rainforest in the world. Around 60 percent of the Amazon is located in Brazil.

Who gained independence from Brazil in 1825?

Brazil declared it's independence from the nation of Portugal on September 7, 1822. It was officially recognized on August 29, 1825.

Is Brazil the easternmost country in South America?

Yes Brazil is the most easternmost country in South America. The easternmost point in Brazil is Ponta do Seixas, Brazil.

Name the two countries on the mainland of South America that do not have political boundaries with Brazil?

Argentina and Columbia....nah i just made that up.. but u go to skyview junior high? if u do.... whats ur name????? cuz im in 7th grade there XD txt me at 425 422 3148

What holidays does brazil celebrate?

  • 1 st January- New Years Day (locally known as Confraternização Universal, Ano Novo)
  • Floating - Carnival Tuesday (starts before Ash Wednesday)
  • Floating - Ash Wednesday (locally known as Quarta-feira de Cinzas)
44 days before Good Friday and only the morning is regarded as a holiday.
  • Floating - Good Friday (locally known as Sexta-Feira da Paixão, Sexta-Feira Santa)
  • April 21 - Tiradentes
  • 1 ST May - Labour Day (locally known as May Day Dia do Trabalho)
  • Floating - Corpus Christi
  • 7th September - Independence Day of Brazil(locally known as Dia da Independência)
  • 12th October- Our Lady of Aparecida Nossa Senhora de Aparecida.
This date is also observed as the Children Day (Dia das Crianças) on the same day.
  • 2 nd November- All Souls Day (locally known as Dia de Finados)
  • 15 th November- Proclamation of the Republic Day(locally known as Proclamação da República )
  • 25 th December- Christmas Day Natal

Where is the most cultivated land in Brazil?

Most of the land is used for forest and woodland.

What is the largest city on the Pacific coast?

Depends on the continent.

In Asia, the largest city on the Pacific is Tokyo.

In North America, the largest city on the Pacific is Los Angeles.

In South America, the largest city on the Pacific is Lima.

Is cubas standard of living high or low?

cubas standard of living is not as economically as stable as other country's but still is more stable than a good percentage of the world.

What is the temperature in January and July for rio de janerio?

In July average high temperatures are around 75 Deg. F (25 Deg. C). In January (their summer) temperatures go over 104 Deg. F (40 Deg. C).

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How do people in other countries celebrate their Christmas?

Canada is a country where most of the population are followers of the Christian faith. Christmas in Canada is celebrated by holidays from work, attending church services, decorations in homes and public buildings and the exchange of gifts.

Are cities located in Brazil all in one region?

No; there are big cities in each one of the five wide regions of Brazil, such as Manaus and Belém, in the North, Fortaleza, Recife and Salvador, in the Northeast, Brasília, Goiânia, Cuiabá and Campo Grande, in the Central-West, Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, in the Southeast, and Curitiba and Porto Alegre, in the South; besides these, there are other large cities and somewhat big towns in any region there, some not even being states' capital cities (while the above mentioned ones are), such as Santa Maria, Caxias do Sul, Florianópolis, Blumenau, Maringá, Londrina, São José do Rio Preto, Ribeirão Preto, Bauru, Sorocaba, Santos, Niterói, Vitória, Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Vitória da Conquista, Feira de Santana, Aracaju, Maceió, Arapiraca, Paulo Afonso, Juazeiro, Petrolina, Caruaru, Jaboatão dos Guararapes, João Pessoa, Campina Grande, Natal, Mossoró, Teresina, São Luís, Santarém, Macapá, Porto Velho etc.

What is the flight time from Sâo Paulo Brazil to Aruba?

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is 2,636 nautical miles [3,033 miles; 4,881 kilometers] from Aruba. Aruba is northwest of Rio de Janeiro. They aren't in the same time zone. Rio de Janeiro is two hours ahead of Aruba.

How much is a 1941 silver dollar worth?

1941 is not rare date for Washington quarters, most are valued for the silver at about $1.30.
7-24-11>>> 1941 is not rare date for Washington quarters, most are valued for the silver at about $7.00.

What is the occupation of people in the Brazilian plateau?

Countries don't have occupations...

Sources: Common Sense

Who lives in the favelas in Rio de Janeiro?

In general, poorer people. Most favelas are around Rio de Janeiro though other cities have similar problems with housing. A large portion of the favela residents are migrants from the North and Northeast who traveled South in search of work after certain industries in their home region subsided. There were periods of massive immigration south which saw millions of people arriving in only a decade.Type your answer here...

What did Darwin observe in Rio de Janeiro?

Charles Darwin traveled all around the world trying to prove his theory of evolution, when he traveled to Rio de janeiro he started looking for evidence in animals, however he discoved a club, drank way to much, and found an incredibly hot woman and made sweet, sweet love with her till his death...like a boss

Name a famous river in Brazil?

The Amazon is a famous, long river, in Brazil. In fact, it's the longest river in Brazil. It originates in the Peruvian Andes about 100 miles [160 kilometers] from the Pacific Ocean.

The Amazon flows across northern Brazil to empty into the Atlantic Ocean. The Amazon River is the second longest river in the world, just a little shorter than the Nile. Its total length is 4,391 miles [7,062 kilometers]. It is not crossed by any bridges.

What are the similarities and differences between norht east and south east Brazil?

Brazilian South East is the most developed region of Brzil. In this region is the richer region of the contry and biggest cities are there, like São Paulo (the biggest city in the country and the second in city in the world), Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.

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Brazilian North East has big cities too, but most near the cost (like Natal, Pernambuco and Salvador). The country side of this region has a hot and dry climate, with short period of rain during the year, it's not a desert, it's clasified and as a unique climate, called "Caatinga"

Because of the drought in a great part of it's extention it's not so ocupied and urbanized. The western side (the countryside) is most ocupied for livestock (most not much produtive, so they only supply locally), and big agricultural farms, most of them planting fruits (like orange) for exportation. Even in the midlle of the Caatinga, it's possible because of irrigation.

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And both regions are beautiful places, both have amazing beaches, and each one has singular beauties, be them natural or not.