What are some facts about Brazil?

Answer 1

- The official name of Brazil is Federative Republic of Brazil, but the very first name was United States of Brazil.

- The country motto, written on the flag, is Order and Progress. Unfortunately, order it´s not the reason of the Brazilian proud. Corruption and large levels of violence shame the people.

- Brazil was found by Portugal, in 1500. Back in the days, portugueses were respected owner of lands and important farmers. Nowadays, are reason of jokes.

- The country is the world´s tenth largest economy at market exchange rates and the ninth largest in purchasig power, thanks to economic reforms, that have given the country new international projection.

- Brazil is one of the founding member of the United Nations.

- The national team of football have won the World Cup five times. Argentina won it only twice, and one of the trophys were granted with an illegal goal.

- Argentina is the biggest rival of Brazil, in all areas.

- Natural beauties are all around the country.