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Brazilian History
Brazilian history dates back to the first arrival of humans in South America. Brazil was discovered by Pedro Alvarez Cabral in 1500. It stayed as a Portuguese colony until its independence in 1889.
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What are Brazil's three major landmarks?
Three major landmarks of Brazil are the capital city of BrasÃlia, the statue of Cristo Redentor in Rio de Janeiro, and Itaipu Dam [Usina Hidrelétrica Itaipu Binacional] in southwestern Brazil on the border with Paraguay.
1. BrasÃlia abounds with innovative architecture. But two of the capital's most famous landmarks are Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora Aparecida [Cathedral of BrasÃlia] and Congresso Nacional do Brasil [National Congress of Brazil]. The striking Cathedral represents two hands reaching up to heaven through 16 concrete columns encircling a glass roof. The unusual Congress complex includes two vertical towers of offices balanced with semispheres for the Chamber of Deputies [Câmara dos Deputados] and the Federal Senate [Senado Federal].
2. Christ the Redeemer [O Cristo Redentor] rises 130 feet [39.6 meters] above the 2,300 foot [700 meter] peak of Corcovado [Hunchback] Mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park of Rio de Janeiro. The statue was dedicated on October 12, 1931.
3. The Itaipu Dam generates the world's second greatest amount of hydroelectricity. It's located on the Parana River [Rio Paraná], which is the second largest river in size in South America. The Itaipu, which means 'the sound of a stone' in Guarani, has a length of 25,981 feet [7919 meters] and a height of 643 feet [196 meters]. So its size is equivalent to a 65-story building. Construction began in February 1971. The dam opened on May 5, 1984.
What is the terminal for US airways in Rio de Janeiro Brazil?
US Airways GIG Rio De Janeiro is the terminal for US airways in Rio de janeiro Brazil.
What is brazils physical features?
The physical features are Brazilian Highlands, Amazon rainforest and the Amazon river!
What countries and bodies of water border Brazil?
Bordering countries or oceans: Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela; Bordering Ocean: Atlantic Ocean.
What countries has Brazil controlled?
Brazil did not control any countries except modern day Uruguay; it was part of the Empire of Brazil.
What is the capital and absolute location of Brazil and capital city?
Brasília is the federal capital city of Brazil. Brasília's coordinates are 15 degrees 47 minutes South and 47 degrees 52 minutes West.
Is the government of Rio de Janeiro democratic or republic?
The current governor of Rio de Janeiro is Sérgio Cabral (PMDB) of the Democratic party.
The former Brazilian currency was the cruzeiro.
In fact, there were three distinct cruzeiro currencies. The first cruzeiros circulated during the years 1942-1967. The second cruzeiros circulated during the years 1967-1986. This second set was called 'cruzeiro novo' ['new cruzeiro']. It replaced the first ['old'] cruzeiro currency, at the rate of one cruzeiro novo for every 1,000 old cruzeiros. The third set circulated during the years 1990-1993.
Who gained control of Brazil in the Americas?
Portugal gained control of Brazil in the Americas. The future country of Brazil was claimed for Portugal in April 1500 by Pedro Ãlvares Cabral [ca. 1468 - ca. 1520]. Subsequently rival strongholds established by British, Dutch, French and Spanish settlers were overthrown successfully by Portugal.
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Are their volunteering for 11 year old girls in Tri-Cities Washington?
so far theres no volurteerting for 11 year olds. :[
How much did it cost to build the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge in Brazil?
It cost $56.8 million US Dollars [160 million Brazilian Reais] to build the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge. The bridge was completed in 2002. It crosses Lake Paranoá [Lago do Paranoá] in the Brazilian capital city at BrasÃlia.
How has the climate of South America changed over time?
it changes when the sun rotates and it starts to go father and father . in the spring it gets closer and closer and in the summer the sun is where its sopose to be thats why it gets so hot sometimes.and in the winter it is far and thats why its cold. i learn this in schhol today and im a 5th grader. and how couldnt you now that?
What was the 2 major problems when Brazil move its capital city to brasilia?
When Brazil moved its capital to Brasília in 1960, two major problems emerged: first, the logistical challenge of building a new city in a remote, sparsely populated area, which required significant infrastructure development and investment. Second, the relocation disrupted existing social and economic networks, leading to disparities in access to services and opportunities between Brasília and established cities, as many people were displaced or had to adapt to a new environment.
What in Brazil is the world's largest?
The Amazon Rainforest [Floresta Amazonia] is the largest rainforest in the world. About 60 percent of the rainforest is within Brazil's borders. The rainforest also is the world's most biologically diverse rainforest.
