2. By: Joe and Carson

3. November 19, 1889 (21-star version) Adopted: May 11, 1992 (27-star version) The national flag of Brazil is a blue disc hiding a starry sky spanned by a curved band printed with the national motto, within a yellow rhombus, on a green field.

4. Brazil is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country. Brazil has thick jungles. MAP OF BRAZIL map

5. Country anthem

6. The climate of Brazil changes in different areas. In the north, it tropical climates because the equator circles around the Amazon and makes the rain forest of Brazil. Near the mountains, there can be colder weather and even frost!

7. Economy The economy of Brazil is the world's sixth largest and is expected to become fifth by the end of 2012. Brazil has moderately free markets and an inward-oriented economy. Its economy is the largest in Latin American nations and the second largest in the western hemisphere.

8. The culture of Brazil presents a very diverse nature reflecting an ethnic and cultural mixing occurred.

9. Brazil is a federal republic with several political parties ranging from far-left to far-right in outlook. The country has 26 states and the Federal District {capital Brasilia }The 1988 constitution provides for three branches of government—executive, legislative, and judicial just like in the U.S.A. Capital City- 

10. From the 16th to the 19th centuries, Brazil was a colony of Portugal. Brazil was founded in 1500 A.D. HISTORY

11. cool facts Brazil is located in South America, Brazil is also a great soccer team

12. CONTINUED COOL FACTS RIO DE JANEIRO The was the capital of Brazil for nearly two centuries

13. lots and lots of Wikipedia, crw flags.com, post-western world goggle and goggle images RESOURCES USED