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[|Brazil]

Brazil Brazil is the largest country in South America and is the 5th largest country in the world, taking up 8,456,510 SQ KM. The only countries larger than Brazil are Russia, Canada, China and the United States. As of 2003, the population of Brazil was estimated to be 178,470,000 by the United Nations. Brazils climate ranges from many weather conditions but the main portion of Brazil is Tropical. The average temperature for most of Brazil is 77 degrees F and temperature changes more from day to night than it usually does between seasons. Half of Brazil is covered by forests, with the largest [|rain forest] in the world located in the Amazon Basin. Agriculture accounts for 8% of the country's GDP, and employs about one fourth of the labor force. Brazil is a federal republic and one of the largest democracies in the world. The President of Brazil [1] is both head of state and head of government. Brazil has the ninth largest economy in the world and the second largest among North and South America, after the United States. Brazil has many natural resources, a few of these include, iron and steel, chemicals, plastics, consumer goods, fertilizer and more. Brazil’s major industries include iron and steel production, automobile assembly, petroleum processing, chemicals production, and cement making. Since 1994, Brazilian currency has been called the Real, which equals 0.584112 of a U.S. dollar. Belo Horizonte is the capital of the state of [|Minas Gerais], located in the southeastern region of [|Brazil]. There are many attractions in Belo Horizonte such as Municipal Park which is a large park on the north side of the city with a lake. Other attrations include the Museum of Mineralogy, Palacio das Artes, Freedom Square and many more. There are no major landmarks in Belo Horizonte, although there are many attractions. The cities climate can be considered tropical [2] with a humid and warm summer and a dry and cool winter. It is most visited in the first months of the year because, opposite to most of the United States, the temperature is usually warmer at the beginning of the year and colder at the end of the year. Some restaurant attractions include A Favorita, Acervo da Carne, Adega do Sul, and many more. Portuguese is the main language of most of Brazil and is what they speak in this city, English is not a big part of this cities language. Brasília is the [|capital] of [|Brazil]. The city and its [|District] are located in the [|Central-West region] of the country. The [|Juscelino Kubitschek Memorial] is a popular attraction in the city, it is a memorial of a former president. [|Parque Nacional de Brasilia] is a national park with trails all around and two natural mineral springs, this is also a very popular tourist attraction. The TV Tower is a very popular landmark, it is one of the largest of its kind in the world, and street fairs take place there on weekends. The climate in Brasilia is mild and stays about the same throughout the whole year. It does not get hot, like most of Brazil, and there is no winter season, and not much rainfall, although there is a rainy season. Brasilia does not have a certain time when most tourists will come, it has nice weather all year which means people visit whenever they want to. There are many famous restaurants in Brasilia, such as Alice, a French restaurant, which was voted the best restaurant in town, Trattoria da Rosario, a very popular Italian restaurant, and Kosui, which was voted the best Japanese restaurant. In Brasilia, Portuguese is the main language like the rest of Brazil, English is not a big part of this city. Recife is the 5th largest metropolitan area in Brazil and is the largest city in the northeast of Brazil. Recife is the main [|industrial zone] of the [|State of Pernambuco] and is a major port to the Atlantic Ocean. Recife has many attractions, a few of them are, Boa Viagem is a major attraction in the city, it is known for its beach and marketplace and crafts. Porto De Galinhas is home of the finest beaches in the whole state on Pernambuco, making it a very poplular destination for trvelors. The Capela Dourada is a Christian landmark, it is a chappel made out of the finest wood and has very famous paintings on the ceiling and walls. Patio de Sao is a popular church where the festival de Cirandas is held in May. Recife has a [|tropical climate] throughout the whole year, with warm to hot temperatures and high humidity throughout the year. Opposite to the United States, the warmest month of the year is January and the coldest month is July. Also, rain is very commong throughout the whole year due to its tropical atmosphere. There is no prefered time to visit this city due to its average temperature throughout the year, so it remains popular all year long. The best resteraunt in town is Leite, which is very old and was origionally formed as a small kioske back in 1882. The best regional food is at Oficina do Sabor, the best meat and rodizio [3]  can be found at Porcao. Like the rest of Brazil, it is important to speak the main language of the city, which is also Portuguese. To me, the most interesting city is Brasilia, because it is a very popular city and has many good attractions such as the TV tower. All year round there is nice weather which would make it a nice place to go at anytime. The city would also probably be a cheap place to visit because Brazil has the second most airports, the 10th largest railroad network and the third largest road network in the entire world. Brasilia is said to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Some fun facts to consider about Brazil are that it has the 2nd highest Christian population in the world and is home to a 130 foot statue of Christ and at one point was supposed to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Also, if you like coffee, Brazil is a great place to visit, the world’s best and most delicious coffee is produced in Brazil. Brazil also has an excellent soccer team which has won the world cup 4 times (more than any other country) and is home of the second largest river in the world, the Amazon river. So weather you’re visiting the beautiful Amazon Rainforest, the famous beaches, or the mountains, Brazil is an all around good place to go.

] [|Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva] [2] With yearly average temperatures between 48 and 95 degrees F. [3] A style of restaurant service in Brazilian and Portuguese restaurants.


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