Agriculture in Brazil

Brazil is an immense country, spanning nearly half of the continent of South America and thus has a great deal of diverse agricultural resources.  Brazil can be divided into two very distinct agricultural areas.
The first area is comprised of the southern half of the country and has a semi-temperate climate.  It also has more rainfall, [...]

Foreign Policy in Brazil

Brazil is an extremely vast country and through out its sometimes tumultuous history it has played an important role in world politics.  Today, the Ministry of External relations is the government faction that is responsible for the management of all foreign relations issues regarding Brazil.  The foreign policy that Brazil has created in recent years [...]

Energy Policy in Brazil

Brazil is an immense country, covering nearly half of the continent of South America.  It also has an extremely large and varied population, so it is not surprising that the country is the tenth largest energy consumer in the world and the largest energy consumer in South America.  This extremely large amount of consumption is [...]

Weather in Brazil

The weather in Brazil can vary immensely from one part of the country to another, simply because the country is so large and spans nearly half of the continent of South America.  There are many different climates represented in Brazil, and the weather in each region also depends on the time of year.  A little [...]

Brazil Imports

Brazil Imports
Brazil is in a very important phase, the country is growing at each year, the economy is getting powerful and consistent, however Brazil is far away from perfection, in many aspects. A lot of hard work was put into making the country better, both by the government and civilians as well, many and many [...]

Belem, Brazil

The capital of the Brazilian state of Para is a city called Belem, located on the banks of the Amazon estuary.  Belem is considered the entrance gate to the Amazon as it has a busy port, coach station, and airport.  The city itself is about sixty miles upriver from the Atlantic Ocean, and the Para [...]

Military Dictatorship in Brazil

Brazil has a fascinating history.  It originated as a colony of the Portuguese Empire, and later gained its own independence.  There have many different governmental periods in Brazil’s history, including the period of the republic, democratic periods, and finally, periods of military rule.
The beginning of this period can be traced to the election of Janio [...]

Brazil Air Flights

Let us first see some of the best Brazil Attractions to see.
Brazil has big cities with beaches. Like Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Recife, Fortaleza, Natal and Florianopolis.
Brazil has a lot of historical cities like Olinda (Pernambuco), São Luis (Maranhão), Salvador da Bahia (Bahia), Alcantara (Maranhao), Congonhas Ouro Preto, Tiradentes, & Diamantina (Minas Gerais),  Paraty (Rio [...]

Flights to Brazil

Brazil:-
Brazil, officially known as the Federative Republic of Brazil, is a country that can be seen in the South America. Being the fifth largest country in the world by geographical area and fifth most populous country in the world, it occupies almost half of South America. Brasilia is the known capital of Brazil and the [...]

Travel to Brazil

Brazil is a stunningly beautiful and vast country, and if you are planning on traveling there you will want to do some research and discover where in Brazil you would like to go and what it has to offer that will interest you.  Many people don’t realize just how large the country is, but to [...]

Vacationing in Brazil

If you have never been to Brazil, you have surely seen many photographs of the country whether they depicted the beautiful sandy beaches or the exciting nightlife that can be enjoyed there.  There is much more to see and do in Brazil and you will find yourself captivated by the friendly people and the amazing [...]

Cheap Flights to Brazil

Brazil Flights:-
Flights to Brazil will take you to a land which is rich in its beauty because of places like the Amazon River, Jungle rain forests, and immaculate beaches and also the incredible vibrant cities which have people who are very friendly and lovable. You will also experience the extraordinary beauty of the Iguassa Falls, [...]

Brazil, South America

TAM South America Airpass is an airpass that has been designed for foreign nationals who would like to travel to Brazil from outside South America and at attractive rates.
In order to purchase the airpass the passenger has to purchase an international ticket for traveling from outside South America to destinations in Brazil. The passenger should [...]

Weather in Brazil

It is difficult to say that the weather in Brazil is a certain way; the country is enormous in terms of land mass.  It is actually the fifth largest country on the planet in terms of its size and therefore the weather is not the same everywhere in Brazil.  There are actually five different climatic [...]

Brazil Travel Guide

Visiting Brazil is unlike traveling to any other destination in the world.  The beauty, culture, and spirit of the country provides something special for every one.  Not like other destinations, Brazil does not come pre- packaged.  Brazil provides their guest with custom vacations to make sure their guest experiences while in Brazil are the best.
Brazil [...]

Life in Brazil

Brazil has the largest population in South America and is the fifth most populous country in the world.  The people are diverse in origin, and Brazil often boasts that the “new” race of Brazilians is a successful amolgam of African, European, and indigenous strains, a claim that is truer in the social than the political [...]

Brazilian Pop Culture

Brazil pop culture has changed so much over the years; decades.  Almost all aspects of American pop culture such as McDonalds’s, American films, and blue jeans can be seen in Brazil.  Brazilians use to think that all kinds of American cultural icons were distasteful and now they are very well known in the new Brazilian [...]

Brazilian Politics

Politics of Brazil takes place in a framework of a federal presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Brazil is both head of state and head of government, and of a multi-party system.  Executive power is exercised by the government.  Legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of the [...]

Brazilian Specialties

Brazil’s most famous specialty is their coffee, however, in the northern most growing area in Brazil, inland from the port of Salvador, hidden in the Rio de Janeiro river basin.  There is an exquisite specialty; a superior grade of coffee bean, pea berry coffee.  An exceptional washed mild Brazilian  Moka Pea berry with soft uniform [...]

Brazilian Favelas

A favela is a slum, an illegal settlement built on squatted lands.  Brazil has one of the worst distributions of wealth in the world and the poor have got to live somewhere.  The people who are considered favelas build their houses out of wood and garbage.
There is no government schools in the favelas and they [...]

Accomodations in Brazil

Brazil has a diversity that is almost unmatched in the world.  This diversity applies to many things in Brazil; there are people so remote that they have never had contact with civilization.  Brazil is also home to the largest city and commercial center in the Southern Hemisphere.
Just like there are so many places to go [...]

Brasil

Have you ever seen the above spelling of Brazil and wondered whether or not it was a typographical error or not?  Rest assured it is not an error.  Most of us spell the name of the country ‘Brazil’ but that is because we are spelling it in English.  The official language of Brazil is Portuguese, [...]

Brazil Airports

Brazil is an enormous country, the fifth largest in the world in terms of land area.  For this reason, and because the rail system in Brazil has been very poor since the military regimes, air travel is essential to Brazil.  The country currently has over 3000 usable airports, although these vary quite a bit in [...]

Brazil Bus

If you are going to be traveling within Brazil, it is wise to plan out your trip as far as what you would like to see and how you are going to get there.  There are a few different methods of getting around and they each have their advantages and their drawbacks.
Brazil has many large, [...]

Brazilian Portugese

Portuguese is the official language of Brazil, and the colonization of Brazil by Portugal has had lasting and profound effects on the country.  Brazil was a colony of Portugal from 1500 to 1822, and in fact the government of Portugal was forced to move to Brazil from the years 1808 to 1815.  Most people would [...]

Brazil’s Shanty Towns

There are Shanty towns in many countries.  Basically a shanty town is made up of rudimentary, non-legal dwellings and are usually inhabited primarily by one group of people with a similar ethnic background.  In Brazil, there are favelas, which are similar but there are some subtle differences.
Shanty towns in many places are the result of [...]

Facts About Brazil

Brazil is an important country in the world for many reasons.  For one, Brazil has the fifth largest population of any country.  It is also the fifth largest country in terms of its physical size.  It has a diverse economy, it is important because of its natural resources and culturally it has a lot to [...]

Airfare To Brazil

Brazilian Adventure:
9 nights from $2425 w/tax
This was priced as on 3/17/2009 for arrival on 11th May 2009, with departure from New York. You can choose your own departure city and dates.
The Itinerary will include:
- international round trip airfare.
- Domestic flights within Brazil
- 3 nights at Rio de Janeiro
- 1 night stay at Manaus city.
- 2 [...]

Travel In Brazil

If you have never had the opportunity to travel to Brazil, you are missing out on one of the most majestic and beautiful destinations in the world.  Brazil is a large country with a wide array of cultural, architectural and natural wonders to enjoy.  The tourism industry in Brazil is very advanced, and the country [...]

Natal, Brazil

Natal is a city located on the East Coast of Brazil at the mouth of the Potengi River.  It is a beautiful natural area that remains well-preserved and it is a prime location for a beach adventure for you and your family.  NASA reports that the air in Natal is the cleanest on the continent [...]

Brazil Vacation Packages

When you are planning on vacationing in Brazil there are so many sights and experiences available.  You could spend years there and still not see everything.  That is one reason why you would want to choose a travel package carefully and see what you are really interested in.  It seems that there are as many [...]

Brazil Travel Packages

Sometimes if you are thinking of going somewhere that you have never been before it might be a good idea to go on a Travel package or take a travel tour.  What you choose can really depend on how much time you will be spending in Brazil and how much autonomy you wish to have.
There [...]

Brazilian Tourists

If you are planning to vacation in Brazil you are in for a treat; it is an awe-inspiring country with lots to do and see.  The first thing that you want to do is a little research on where to go.  If you like to go to the beach, then consider a place like Rio [...]

Brazilian Tours

If you are planning to take a tour of Brazil, there are many options for you to take.  The country is enormous, both in its physical size but also in the diversity of attractions that you can find there.
Many people who are going to Brazil are doing so because of the tropical climate and the [...]

Brazilian Samba

So much of what makes Brazil unique is that the origins of so many things there come from the ethnic diversity that the country enjoys.  Many of us have seen the images and clips of people performing the Samba, particularly when we have glimpses of Carnival, but not many people are aware of the origins [...]

Brazil’s Population

While many of us know Brazil as one of the premier vacation destinations in the world because of its beautiful beaches and sunny resorts, you may not realize how culturally diverse or just how large the country is.  In terms of the population size, you might be surprised to find out that Brazil is the [...]

Brazilian Information

Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world, both in terms of its population and of its land mass.  There is a wealth of information out there about the country and its people if you know where to look for it.
The first place to start is the internet.  Not only does the internet have [...]

Brazil’s Currency

The official currency of Brazil is the real, and its symbol is R$.  The pluralized form of the real is reais.  It is further subdivided into centavos.  One hundred centavos are equivalent to one real.  The value of the real is currently sitting at about 42 cents USD.  The Brazilian government has continually attempted to [...]

Brazilian Economy

Brazil’s economy is a moderate free market and is export oriented.  When measured nominally, its gross domestic product is more than one trillion dollars, which ranks tenth in the whole world and second in the Americas.  When Brazil’s purchasing power parity is measured it is almost two trillion dollars, which makes it the eighth largest [...]

Crime in Brazil

Brazil has come a long way through out its chaotic history, from being a colony, to gaining its independence, to being a democracy, to having an authoritarian military regime, to having a democracy today.  Despite this great progress, Brazil still has many problems with crime through out the country.  The major Brazilian crimes include drug [...]

Social Issues In Brazil

Brazil’s economy is the ninth largest in the world and the largest in Latin America.  The vast country has great amounts of cultural, ecological, and social diversity, and has many extremes from one region to another.  While modern industry and commerce have flourished in Brazil, there is also a tremendous amount of inequality and it [...]

Brazilian Science and Technology

Although it is not always the first aspect of Brazil thought of, the country has certainly made a name for itself in the arena of international science and technology.
In the first decades of the nineteenth century, Brazilian science effectively came into being.  The Portuguese royal family came to Brazil in 1808 to escape the threat [...]

Brazilian Military

Today, the Brazilian Armed Forces of the Forcas Armadas Brasileiras is made up of the Brazilian Army, the Brazilian Air Force, and the Brazilian Navy which includes the Brazilian Marine Corps and the Brazilian Naval Aviation.  The State’s Military Police is described as an ancillary force of the army, and all the different military branches [...]

Military History of Brazil

The territory defined as modern Brail is immensely vast, so the history of the Brazilian history encompasses centuries of armed actions through out this territory, as well as the role the Brazilian Armed Forces has played in conflicts worldwide and peacekeeping.  Before it even became known as Brazil, the territory was the site of many [...]

Health in Brazil

The health of Brazil’s general population is affected by many factors.  These factors include climate, pollution, and health care.  There are also many international health organizations in the country, including the Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information and the Edumed Institute for Education in Medicine and Health.
The Brazilian government has done various [...]

Cities in Brazil

Brazil is an immense country that covers a very vast territory.  The climates and culture vary greatly among different parts of the country, and there are many fascinating cities across the country.
Almost eight out of ten Brazilians live in a city, which is a fairly high reported rate of urbanization.  However, it should be taken [...]

Languages in Brazil

Brazil is an extremely large country with a very diverse population.  Many different ethnicities, religions, and cultures are represented in the population.  Likewise, many different languages are spoken.  While Portuguese is the country’s official and dominant language, indigenous, European, and Asian languages are also spoken.
Virtually all of the Brazilian population speaks Portuguese, if only out [...]

Brazilian People

The term Brazilian refers to all those born in Brazil, as well as foreigners who are born abroad but from a Brazilian parent, or a foreigner living in Brazil who has applied for Brazilian citizenship.  The majority of Brazilians actually live in Brazil, but there are significant Brazilian populations in countries like the United States, [...]

States of Brazil

The country known as Brazil, or officially, the Federative Republic of Brazil is a union divided into twenty-six different states, and ones district.  The district is called the Federal District and it contains the capital city of Brasilia.
The states’ borders are generally based on conventional historical borders.  These borders have developed naturally through out the [...]

Brazilian Flags

Brazil’s culture and history show the many different cultural influences that have acted upon the country since its birth.  Brazil’s flag is a green field with a large yellow rhombus at its center, with its points pointing to the center of side of the field.  Inside the rhombus is a deep blue circle, where white [...]