 Absolute Location:

 The absolute location of Brazil is 14.2350° S,

51.9253° W.
 Relative Location
 The relative location to Brazil
is Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil,Chile, Colombia,
Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname,
Uruguay, and Venezuela).
The capital of Brazil is Brasília, a planned
city that was built to be the capital of the
country. Before that, Brazil had two other
capital cities: Salvador (1549–1763) and
Rio de Janeiro (1763–1960).
blue circle with white five-pointed
stars replaced the arms of the
Empire of Brazil
The motto Ordem e Progresso is
inspired by Auguste Comte's motto
of positivism: "L'amour pour principe
et l'ordre pour base; le progrès pour
but"("Love as a principle and order as
the basis; progress as the goal")
 Brazil is a democratic republic,
which is based on a
representative democracy. The
federal government has three
independent branches:
executive, legislative, and
judicial. The Federal Constitution
is the supreme law of Brazil
Language
The language the Brazilians speak is

Portuguese
 Brazil has the largest number of

Catholic Christians in
the world.
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The most important Brazilian ports
Porto de Santos
Porto de Vitória
Porto de Paranaguá
 Wearing tiny bikinis
- Thong bikinis and tanned butts are a way of beach life in Brazil—
anything else will seem huge. Luckily, plenty of beach vendors
sell classic, Brazilian-style bikinis. The smaller, the better.

 Being 10–15 minutes late

- In the beginning, you’ll find yourself rushing to arrive on time
only to be kept waiting for at least 10 minutes. After a while,
you’ll begin to realize that arriving 15 minutes late is not actually
late and you’ll start enjoying the more leisurely approach to time.
 Driving through red lights
- When driving, it’s perfectly acceptable to drive through
red lights if there are no other cars around, especially at
night. The police allow it to preventing assaults while
driving through empty streets in the dark.

 Canceling plans on rainy days

- Don’t bother looking for that umbrella or digging out a
raincoat. Brazil has so few rainy days that it’s just easier
to postpone plans than to adjusting to the wet outdoors.
 Going to the salon outside of special occasions
-For women, getting nails done, eyebrows styled, and
bikini line waxed are not just for special occasions but
part of the weekly routine. It can seem a bit excessive,
but regular ‘me time’ and pamperings is easily embraced.

 Talking to strangers
-Making small talk is not awkward in Brazil—rather, it’s
relished. Idle chitchat and sharing stories with total
strangers at bus stops is not at all uncommon.
 Kissing people as a greeting
-Whether a complete stranger or a lifelong friend, greeting
someone with a kiss on the cheek is the polite thing to do, but the
number of kisses varies (one in Sao Paulo, two in Rio de Janeiro),
so check to avoid that awkward moment of going for an extra kiss
when the other person isn’t expecting it. Women greet everyone
like this, but men meet men with a handshake and friendly back
slap or shoulder pat.

 Finding ways to not say “no”

-Brazilians are extremely friendly people and don’t want to let
others down by saying, “no.” Instead, they make vague promises
without necessarily planning to keep them. Though confusing at
first, it’s just a way of being sociable. Before long, directness
feels harsh, and carefree planning feels normal.
 Spending holidays on the beach
-Whenever there’s a public holiday—and there are
plenty—it becomes a beach day. Even if it’s raining,
Brazilians will travel to nearby seaside towns to get their
beach fix.

 Leaving cans on the beach

-While it may seem like littering, leaving cans on the
beach lets impoverished people collect and recycle them
for money, so be sure to leave beer or soda cans next
to bins rather than inside.
 Drinking beer in small cups
-Pints are a rare sight in Brazil because they get
warm quickly, so Brazilians drink their beer in small
glasses to keep it chilled long enough to finish.

 Dining late
-Don’t think about inviting people around for dinner
before 8pm. Like in much of Latin America, late
dinners are normal and may take some getting used
to, but they quickly become routine.
 Eating heavy meals
Brazil’s main dishes tend to be heavy with rice, beans, and
meat, sometimes with roasted cassava or farofa. These
foods are filling and sleep-inducing but bring so much
comfort.

 Exercising becoming fun

Aesthetic-oriented Brazilians take pride in appearances, so
exercise (running, weightlifting, hiking, dancing,
and surfing) is a standard lifestyle to stay trim and healthy.
Before long, digging out running shoes and joining one of
the many exercise classes available in all Brazilian cities
will be second nature.
 Listening to samba and funk
Samba and carioca funk can only be found in
Brazil, and this unique mix of music represents
the spirit of the country.