Overview

Federative Republic of Brazil, the largest in area and population of a country in South America. Administratively, the 26 states and the capital district. Capital - Brasilia. The official language - Portuguese.

Brazil - a great exotic country with picturesque beaches, the ancient Indian traditions and colorful colonial architecture. Brazil is considered one of the most developed countries of the continent.

Geographical position

Brazil on the borders with Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela and Colombia, on the west - with Peru in the south-west - with Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay. In eastern Brazil, the Atlantic Ocean. The coastline from the border with Guiana to the border with Uruguay - 6840 km.

Federative Republic of Brazil - the largest country in South America. Brazil is its eastern and central parts (47.3% of the continent).

Brazil shares borders with almost all South American countries (except Chile and Ecuador) in the north - with French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela, in the west - with Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, on the south-west - with Paraguay and Argentina in the south - with Uruguay. In the northeast, east and south-east of Brazil by the Atlantic Ocean, where it owns a number of islands of Fernando de Noronha, Rocas, Sao Paulo, Trindade, Martin-you. The length of the coastline - 7,4 thousand km. The coastline is indented rather weak, but there are bays and inlets, which are used as natural harbors.

Capital - Brasilia.

Weather and Climate

Climate - from equatorial in the north-west to subtropical in the south-east. In Rio de Janeiro is always wet from November to March - hot from April to September - cool and rainy. The worst month - July, because often cold and drizzling rain. In the Amazon dry season lasts from August until early December, from December to April - a very hot, occasional rains from May to July - heavy rains.

Amazon River - the biggest in the world the size of the pool (7.2 million sq. km.) And water content. It is formed by the confluence of two rivers - the Ucayali and Marani. Length of the Amazon from its source Marani - 6400 km, and from the source of the Ucayali - more than 7000 km. Selva - humid equatorial Amazon forest. This is more than four thousand species of trees, which amounts to one quarter of the world's species. Animals Amazon is as rich in diversity, there are anteaters, raccoons, reveny, marmosets, spider monkeys tonkotelye Sajmir tinted faces, reminiscent of a skull, jaguars, ocelots, capybara, which is the largest rodent in the world, as well as various types of snakes such as bushmeystery, coral vipers, gremuchki, boas boas and of course the famous huge anaconda. In rivers careless victim podstirigayut caimans and piranha fish swarms of bloodthirsty, one word is in the Amazon, to see and wonder why. So, things to do in Brazil offers a stress-an unforgettable experience.

A very special natural area located in the Brazilian Pantanal Upper Paraguay River, near the center of South America. It is a vast tectonic depression to the north, east and south-east Brazilian plateau bounded by cliffs, and the west - the slopes of the Bolivian highlands. Rapid mountain streams flowing down from the Brazilian Highlands, creating a magical and enchanting landscape that truly remains in the memory, all carried off to tourists. This depression - a real paradise for a wide variety of birds, so do not be surprised if you see there the stork, heron, the Balkans or the pink flamingos.

Language

State - Portuguese, used French, German, Italian.

Religion

Most people in Brazil belongs to the Roman Catholic Church. As the number of Protestants (about 3 million), Brazil ranks first in South America.

Things to do

While vacationing in Brazil, be sure to take a tour of Ouro Preto, a city that was once the center of gold mining. This small town is famous for its unusual architecture. One of the most famous monuments - the Church of San Francisco de Asis, designed by famous Brazilian architect, the late eighteenth century.

The new capital of Brazil - Brasilia, shakes his ultra-modern architecture, visiting all of its visitors. Brazilians poshuchivayut that one of the most famous architects of our German-born Brazilian Oscar Niemeyer was not built for people and for cars and air conditioners. But this is just a joke, in fact it is young, but very evolving cultural center of Brazil, built for a wonderful holiday and enjoy a modern life.

Macae - a city in southeastern Brazil, the average value. Masai known for oranges, windless weather and how the whole country - the Brazilian football. Here rest the tourists who are accustomed to comfort and quality of service.

Agra dos Reis - a modern international tourist resort, located just 155 km from Rio de Janeiro. Residents of Rio, tired of the hustle and bustle of their own beaches in Angra go for a quiet, comfortable stay. Here you can comfortably sit right on the ocean, one of the most beautiful beaches.

Alagoas - a small town in southeastern Brazil. He is famous for its clean lakes, and the Brazilian "forest" of orange trees. Here, in a rural quiet and comfortable and encouraged to rest for those who do not like the hustle and bustle of big cities.

Arax - a small town in central Brazil. Here is the provincial peace and quiet. The proximity of the sea has a beach holiday. Fresh air and lush greenery raise vitality. It is easy and inexpensive vacation.

Buzios peninsula, stretching about five miles, is located at the intersection of Brazil and the Antarctic ocean currents. As a consequence, the west coast of the peninsula is washed by the warm and tranquil waters of the east coast to run over a cold and high waves.

Buenos Aires - a city of the same name from the Argentine capital. Just different sizes. In Brazil, Buenos Aires - the province, famous for its football club and a giant statue of tridtsatimetrovoy Savior Jesus Christ, built in 1931 atop Corcovado Hill.

Varginha is a small town in central Brazil, which became known worldwide for alleged UFO crash occurred on the outskirts of his January 20, 1996. This case became a sensation not only in the world of ufology. First results of the extensive work of researchers to objectively communicated through the media to the public. Another city is famous for the popular group "Tuatha de Danann", so here, and music lovers and fans flock of flying saucers.

Vila Velha - this is an old Brazilian city with a very interesting history. It attracts tourists quite atypical for the type of education, capable of impressing even seem pstroennymi someone from outer space: the abundance of naked rocks to be extremely bizarre, and even subtle forms. An ancient Indian legend says the rocks - the remains of a very large city, where life has suddenly disappeared, and all the buildings turned to stone. Therefore, the area is called "Vila Velha" - "Old Village".

Vitoria - a provincial town in south-eastern Brazil, znamenty his football club of the same name. This club started a great player Rousseau. That's why when matches are held, here comes the sea bolelschikov.zdes Rock raw material industry developed, so popular among tourists souvenirs made of stone, which local craftsmen made very skillfully.

Goiania - a small Brazilian town, which is located some distance from the coast of the sea. This magnificent nature and a wonderful holiday with children. Who does not like the noise a rest in the great cities of provincial calm and quiet.

Hramada - a city of the Brazilian football and festivals. To visit here is very interesno.Vam will enjoy sightseeing: Knorr Park, Lago Negro, park Kaskata to Caracol, the cathedral Catedral de Pedra.

Guaratingueta is located between Rio and Sao Paulo at the level of Paraty. A little distant from the ocean in regiao serrano. This is an old, beautiful town with a high quality of life. Here, lush greenery, fresh air and very friendly locals.

Guarudzha - it is not very large Brazilian town with orange groves and exceptionally friendly and cheerful locals. Local carnivals are famous all over the country. Rest in these places of rest and relaxation lovers who are tired of big noisy cities.

Traditional cuisine

the most typical Brazilian dish is - feijoada. In Rio de Janeiro, where it is especially popular, feijoada is made from black beans, dried meat, smoked sausage, pork, garlic, pepper and bay leaf. Usually this dish is served in a deep bowl with the flour of cassava and, optionally, with white rice. By feyzhoade served as sliced ​​oranges, cabbage and pepper sauce.

National drink is the caipirinha, a local vodka with lots of lemon juice and ice.

Brazil, a great country for the rest ...