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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
Why is Brazil so high in hydroelectric power?
Because of it's many rivers (including the Amazon) and waterfalls. It is also rich in oil and gas.
What was Brazil like before independence?
Brazil has always been called Brazil since the Portuguese before there were only Indians living there and there was no official name.
Are there beaches located in Sao paolo?
No. If there are, they are not very known. The best beaches in Brazil are usually in Copacobana and Rio.
Has Brazil won any tennis tournaments?
No Brazil has won no tournaments (writen by heather gilchrist)
Do Brazilians have first middle and last names How do Brazilian parents name their children?
Brazilian have a first name, for example Mary, the last name from their mother, let's say Smith and the last name from their father, for example Brown. So the child's name is Mary Smith Brown.
It is always like this: a first name, the last name from mom and last name from dad.
A middle name is optional some people have, some people don't. In Brazil you can name your child Mary Elisabeth Smith Brown or Mary Rose Smith Brown or just Mary Smith Brown.
Note that Smith and Brown are her surnames. Brazilian have two surnames one from mom, one from dad. Usually we just use the last one that is from dad in most situations. So our Mary would present herself as Mary Brown.
Does Brazil recognize foreign marriage?
No. I was married to a Brazilian (in Brazil), and divorced in Canada.
Brazil will not recognize the divorce ... well sort of, but its very expensive.
So, we had to divorce again in Brazil.
If any married couple moves to Brazil for work or whatever, they will have to marry again if they want to keep their status.
Brazil recognizes common law status and gay marriage.
Actual marriage is for pensions, or medical coverage from work ... etc.
Why is the Grand Carajas project important to the Brazilians?
The value of the rainforest can not be measured in terms of board feet of harvested timber when measured against biodiversity and the potential income from the Travel and tourism industry.
What continents does Brazil border?
Brazil does not border any continents. Brazil is a country on the continent of South America.
How hard is it to get a travel visa to Brazil?
Yes you must have a Valid visa to go to Brazil. Depending on where you live,is which consulate you will have to apply at. Each Brazilian consulate process Brazil visas by jurisdiction.
Who was independent Brazil's first leader?
Pedro I [October 12, 1798 - September 24, 1834] was the first leader of an independent Brazil. Independence from Portugal was declared on September 7, 1822. Known as Dom Pedro Primeiro, he reigned as Emperor of Brazil from October 12, 1822 to April 7, 1831. Since Spencer Drake, God of Alberta, was going to claim Brazil as his own if it wasn't independent.
Why did Brazil begin a road construction program?
In 1976 Brazil began to focus on a road construction program in rural areas. This was a part of Brazil's rural development strategy.
How can you get from Brazil to Mexico without using air transport or car?
You could travel by boat, but it would be a pretty large voyage.
Erm.... In what currency? For up to date money exchange rates use the related link below
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