Brazil. Geographical position

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Where is Brazil?
Brazil is on the continent of South America.

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Where is Brazil?
Brazil is on the continent of South America.
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Brazil
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Colombia
Colombia
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2 Venezuela
= Venezuela
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Guyana
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Guyana
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Suriname
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Suriname
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Guiana
5 French
= French
Guiana
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6 Uruguay
= Uruguay
7 =7 Argentina
= Argentina
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Paraguay
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Paraguay
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9 Bolivia
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Where is Brazil?
Venezuela
Columbia
Quick Facts
Guyana
Suriname
French Guiana
Population:
Approximately
216 million (2022)
Manaus
Salvador
Peru
Capital City: Brasilia
Currency: Brazilian real
Bolivia
Brasilia
Rio de Janeiro
Official Language(s):
Portuguese
Sao Paulo
Argentina
Paraguay
Uruguay
Atlantic
Ocean
Flag

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What is the landscape like?
Brazil is a very large country
and the landscape is varied.
Brazil has a mixture of
highlands, lowlands, wetlands,
forests, rivers and mountains.
The highest point in Brazil is
Neblina Peak at approximately
3000 metres (9843 feet).
The Amazon rainforest covers
almost half of Brazil. It is the
world’s largest rainforest.

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What is the landscape like?
The Amazon river runs through
Brazil. This is the longest river
in South America and one of the
longest rivers in the world.

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What wildlife is found in Brazil?
The Amazon rainforest is home
to the largest range of plants on
Earth and a huge variety of
different animals.
Many animals are found up in
the trees, including insects,
snakes, birds, tree frogs and
monkeys.
Larger mammals, including jaguars and
anteaters, explore the rainforest floor and lower
branches.
The Amazon river is home to dolphins, manatees
and approximately 1500 species of fish.

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What is the climate like?
Most of Brazil has a tropical or
subtropical climate. This means
the weather is often hot and
wet.
Brazil is located on the equator,
so the weather remains quite
warm all year round.
There can be snow on the
southern hills during the winter
months.

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What landmarks are in Brazil?
There are many amazing sights
to see and places to visit in
Brazil.
The Iguaçu Falls are found at
the point where Brazil,
Paraguay and Argentina meet.
There are over 275 separate
waterfalls along the Iguaçu
river. Together, they are the
largest waterfall system in the
world.

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What landmarks are in Brazil?
Copacabana beach is
4km long and is one of
the most famous
beaches in the world.

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What landmarks are in Brazil?
Christ the Redeemer is
a famous statue of
Jesus Christ at the top
of Mount Corcovado in
the city of Rio de
Janeiro. It is 30 metres
(98 feet) tall and the
arms are 28 metres
(92 feet) wide.

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People in Brazil
Most people in Brazil
live in cities or towns.
Some people live in
rural areas, including
in the highlands or
along the Amazon
river.
Some famous Brazilian people are the
football players Pele
(Edson Arantes do Nascimento),
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, Marta
Vieira da Silva and the racing drivers
Ayrton Senna and Rubens Barrichello.
Some people live in tribes in the Amazon
rainforest. They often have little or no contact
with people outside of the rainforest.

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What is the food like?
The national dish of Brazil is
feijoada completa which is a
mixture of different meats in a
black bean stew, often served
with rice and vegetables.
Brigadeiro are a popular snack.
They are small balls of
chocolate which are sweet
and chewy.

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Interesting Facts
Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world.
The only countries that are larger than Brazil
are Russia, Canada, China and the United States.
A popular dance in Brazil is called the samba.
Brazil is the largest producer of coffee in the world.
Football is a very popular sport. The country has won
the FIFA World Cup five times, which is more than
any other country in the world.
Brazil is home to what is considered to be the biggest
carnival in the world. During the Rio Carnival, in
Rio de Janeiro, millions of people take part in dancing and
parades wearing elaborate costumes and carnival outfits.

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Quick Quiz
1. How many other countries does Brazil share land borders with?
10
2. What colour is the background of the Brazilian flag?
Green
3. What is the name of the rainforest that covers more than half of Brazil?
Amazon rainforest
4. What is the name of the famous statue in Rio de Janeiro?
Christ the Redeemer
5. What is the name of a popular dance in Brazil?
Samba