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-Capital is Brasilia -Largest city is Sao Paulo -Most famous city is Rio De Janeiro

BRAZIL. -Capital is Brasilia -Largest city is Sao Paulo -Most famous city is Rio De Janeiro. BRAZIL. BRAZIL.

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-Capital is Brasilia -Largest city is Sao Paulo -Most famous city is Rio De Janeiro

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  1. BRAZIL -Capital is Brasilia-Largest city is Sao Paulo-Most famous city is Rio De Janeiro

  2. BRAZIL

  3. BRAZIL -5th largest country in the world-Boarders every South American country except Chili and Ecuador-Holds 60% of the Amazon Rainforest-Contains the majority of the Amazon River and estuary

  4. Amazon River-Largest in the world-Flows from Andes Mountains to Atlantic Ocean z

  5. Amazon River Estuary-Over 200 miles wide-From Andes Mountains to Atlantic Ocean

  6. Brazil’s most famous landmark is in Rio De JaneiroChrist The Redeemer Statue

  7. Brazilian History • Flag adopted in 1889 • “Order and Progress” • Colonized by Portuguese in 1500 • Main indigenous groups were Tupis, Guaranis, and Arawak • African slave trade • Brazilian independence from Portugal 1825

  8. Brazilian Culture • Official Language- Portuguese • Most Popular Sports- Soccer and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu • Bossa Nova- Famous style of Brazilian music • Rio Carnival- Famous carnival and festival in Rio de Janeiro and largest in the world • Brazilian Food- Combinations of Latin American, African, and Italian cuisines • Capoeira- Brazilian martial art/performance art, based in African and Latin dance and music

  9. Famous Brazilian Sports Icons • Edson Arantes do Nascimento “Pele”- The most famous soccer player in history. Brazilian sports legend. • Helio Gracie- Inventor of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, used in Brazilian military and law enforcement. Second most popular national sport competition.

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