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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.
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What is the number of people in Brazil that have come from African decent?
The number of people that have come from african decent is 40,000 people, most of them live in the south east of brazil in the favela's depending on their wealth.
Favela's are the slums and shantytowns of Brazil, some houses in the favela are well made of concrete and wood.
Where were the first portuguese settlements in Brazil?
Porto Seguro, Bahia.
It's name means "Secure seaport".
Which international line runs through Brazil?
The two major international lines of the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn run through Brazil.
The Equator divides the earth into the northern and southern hemispheres. It passes through Brazil at 0 degrees North latitude 70 degrees 3 minutes West longitude. It through Brazil at 23 degrees 26 minutes South latitude 55 degrees 38 minutes West longitude. It goes through the states of Mato Grosso do Sul, Parana, and Sao Paulo.
The Tropic of Capricorn is one of the five major circles of latitude that mark world maps. It lies 23 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds south of the Equator. It marks the most southern latitude at which the sun appears directly overhead at noon.
ABC It is composed of four metropolitan cities of Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest city (The Big Apple from Brazil)! ABC is known for its large industries and large companies.
Which South American country was found by Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral?
The Federative Republic of Brazil is the South American country that was founded by Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral.
Why did dom Pedro 1 become emperor of Brazil?
Basically, his dad was the king of Portugal. Then the Royal family ran to Brazil because of the war. Then the Royal family went back to Portugal but D Pedro stayed because his father declared him sort of like the "prince in charge" (I don't really know what it's called, sorry). On September 7, 1822, he made Brazil independent from Portugal, becoming emperor.
Is Trinidadian carnival better than Brazilian carnival?
I guess it will depend on what a person would want out of a Carnival but Trinidad's country tend to have lots of parties, plenty various types of food and the music..........my gosh, the energy is fantastic.
I have never been to a Brazilian carnival but Trinidad's carnival can be truly a wonderful experience for all
Which part of Brazil is the wettest?
This would be in the Amazon Rainforest which is located in the central northern region of Brazil in the Amazon Basin.
Peru is west of Brazil. Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, chili, and Argentina are all below Brazil. these are the states that are surrounding brazil. if you want to look at a map that you can see any states country, city, town, etc click on this link and put it as a bookmark.
http://www.bing.com/maps/
How tall is christ the redemer in Brazil statue?
In Rio de Jeneiro, Brazil there is what is thought to be the worlds fifth biggest statue in the world. The statue is called Christ The Redeemer and is approximately 98 feet tall.
