1. I choose Brazil because I did a project on Brazil last year .
Nysia Lee
I choose Brazil because I did a project on Brazil last year .

2. Settings
Brazil is on the continent South America. Brazil is southeast of Columbia and northeast of Argentina. Brazil is surrounded by the north and south Atlantic Ocean.

3. Important Places Brasilia Sau Paulo Salvador Pantanal Rio de Janeiro
Iguaza River This is a picture of Iguaza Falls.

4. Land Marks Sugarloaf Mountain Amazon Rain Forest Fernando de Noronha
Copacabana Beach
This is a picture of Copacabana Beach

5. Currency Brazils currency is : Real

6. Language
Portuguese, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, English, Amerindian .
- This is Brazil’s Native Lingo .
Hi, how are you? Oi, tudo bem? (Oy, TOO-doo BEH-in?)
Bye Tchau (CHOW)
You're welcome. De nada (chuh NAH-dah).
Thank you very much. Muito obrigado (MOOyn-too o-bree GAH-doh)

7. Climate Mostly tropical ,but temperate in south.

8. Population 201,103,330 (growth rate -.20%) Birth rate: 18.11/1000
Infant Mortality rate: 21.86/1000
Life Expectancy: 72.26
Density per sq km: 22

9. Geography .
Brazil covers nearly half of South America and is the continent's largest nation. It extends 2,965 mi (4,772 km) north-south, 2,691 mi (4,331 km) east-west, and borders every nation on the continent except Chile and Ecuador. Brazil may be divided into the Brazilian Highlands, or plateau, in the south and the Amazon River Basin in the north. Over a third of Brazil is drained by the Amazon and its more than 200 tributaries. The Amazon is navigable for ocean steamers to Iquitos, Peru, 2,300 mi (3,700 km) upstream. Southern Brazil is drained by the Plata system—the Paraguay, Uruguay, and Paraná rivers.

10. Transportation
Railroads- 50,000 km (most in areas remote from industry and population)
Waterways
Airports
Highways

11. Food Some of Brazil’s typical foods are: -Rice -Beans -Pasta -Chicken
-Sausage
-Beef
-Vegetables
-Tropical fruits
-Coffee
-The common food of Brazil is: Feijoada -

12. Brazilian Food This is an example of A Feijoada.

13. Clothing
In urban areas, people prefer modern clothing. (Their clothing is not much different from our style.)
Traditional Brazilian clothing will most likely be seen on the countryside.

14. Traditional & Modern Clothing
Mostly Urban.

15. Celebrations Listed below are 5 of many Brazilian Celebrations:
New Years- Jan. 1
Carnival- The biggest celebration in Brazil.
Independence Day- Sept. 7
Republic Proclamation- Nov. 15
Christmas- Dec. 25
Brazilians gather on Christmas Eve with their families to eat panetone (fruit bread), drink champagne and exchange gifts. 

16. Carnival This is an example of how Carnival is:

17. Religion http://www.compassion.com/about/where/brazil.htm
Christian 89%, Roman Catholic [nominal] 73.6%, Protestant 15.4%, Spiritualist 1.3%, Bantu/Voodoo 0.3%, Other 1.8%, Unspecified 0.2%, None 7.4%

18. Music
Chor, Sertanejo, Brega, Foiro, Samba, Maracuta, Pagode, MPB , Brazilian Rock, Etc.

19. Arts http://www.compassion.com/about/where/brazil.htm
Brazilians enjoy carving wood and sculptures of African descendants in Bahis Salvador.

20. Arts 2 In Brazil ,many people create “Street Art” on storm drains .

21. Sports The most popular sport in Brazil is Soccer
Brazilians also play:
Volleyball
Futsal (indoor soccer)
Swimming
Sailing
Boxing
Golf
Handball
Water Polo
Hockey
Rugby
Baseball
Surfing
Tennis
And More .

22. Exports/Resources
Brazils Exports:
$199.7 Billion (2010 est.)
-Iron Ore
-Soybeans
-Footwear
-Autos
-Coffee
-and Transport Equipment.
*Brazils Resources:
-Bauxite
-Gold
-Manganese
-Nickel
-Phosphates
-Platinum
-Tin
-Rare Earth Elements
-Uranium
-Petroleum
-Hydropower
-and Timber

23. Housing
- This is an example of A upper class home (high rise apartments) in the city.
This is an example of Brazil’s Rural & Remote Housing.
This is an example of A middle class home in the city.

24. Government Brazils government is: The Federal Republic.
The President of Brazil is:
Dilma Rousseff
(2011)

25. Flag of Brazil

26. Recipes http://www.cookbrazil.com/recipe/rice-pudding-with-coconut
Rice Pudding w/ Coconut
cup uncooked rice 1 / 2 cup sugar 1 / 2 liter of water to cook rice 1 liter of milk 100 grams shredded coconut 1 can sweetened condensed milk
Directions
place the cup of uncooked rice and 1 / 2 liter of water in a pot cook over low heat for cooking. Wan sugar, cloves and cinnamon ...after cooked, add the milk gradually and stir slowly with a wooden spoon.when the milk is thickened remove from heat add condensed milk and grated coconut sprinkle a little cinnamon powder on top allow to cool, and taste!

27. Recipes Brazilian Peanut Fudge Directions
1 (8 ounce) jar roasted peanuts, skins removed
1 (8 ounce) package tea biscuits (such as Marie Biscuits)
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Directions
Line a 9-inch square dish with waxed paper.
Pulse the peanuts and biscuits together in a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse flour. Add the sugar and pulse to mix. Pour the sweetened, condensed milk into the mixture and process until the mixture forms a ball that pulls away from the sides of the food processor bowl.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and press with your hands into an even layer. Allow to sit at least 15 minutes, up to overnight. Remove from the dish and cut into squares to serve. Store in air-tight containers between uses.

28. Recipes
Pineapple and Ginger Juice
1 Pineapple, 1 tbsp of fresh ginger, 4 cups of water, mint to garnish.
Wash the pineapple. Cut the top and tail, and place on a chopping board. Cut off the skin, in large strips. Place the strips of skin, into a pan with the ginger and water, and boil for 15 minutes. Strain, and refridgerate. Serve cold with fresh pineapple pieces, and a garnish of mint.

29. Fun Facts
-Largest producer of coffee in the world.
-Has the second highest number of airports in the world.
-Has the second longest river (Amazon River) in the world.