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Brazil Largest Sugar Cane Producer By Kyra Blaine http ://www.gatewaytosouthamerica-newsblog.com/2011/06/13/sugar-futures-surge-on-brazil%C2%B4s-sugar-production-concerns.

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1 Brazil Largest Sugar Cane Producer By Kyra Blaine http ://www.gatewaytosouthamerica-newsblog.com/2011/06/13/sugar-futures-surge-on-brazil%C2%B4s-sugar-production-concerns /

2 Why Brazil? Brazil’s subtropical climate makes it possible to grow the most sugar cane. We will go to Brazil to get sugar cane for our apple pie. We will need to learn how to speak Portuguese. Maybe we will have time to play soccer or Queimada. Brazil’s subtropical climate makes it possible to grow the most sugar cane. We will go to Brazil to get sugar cane for our apple pie. We will need to learn how to speak Portuguese. Maybe we will have time to play soccer or Queimada. A woman cuts sugar cane with a machete during harvest in Guariba, Brazil. http://www.physorg.com/news171047751.html http://www.physorg.com/news171047751.html

3 Information About Brazil Brazil is in northeastern part of South America. It is over 3 million square miles in size. Brazil is in northeastern part of South America. It is over 3 million square miles in size. The capital of Brazil is Brasilia. The capital of Brazil is Brasilia. Brazil’s flag is green with a yellow rhombus, and a blue sphere with the words; ORDEM E PROGRESSO. It means, Order and Progress. Brazil’s flag is green with a yellow rhombus, and a blue sphere with the words; ORDEM E PROGRESSO. It means, Order and Progress. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/southamerica/brazil/flag/ http://geology.com/world/brazil-satellite-image.shtml

4 Facts About the Children in Brazil The school year runs from February through December. Kids attend school for about four hours in the morning or the afternoon. Most schools require uniforms. The school year runs from February through December. Kids attend school for about four hours in the morning or the afternoon. Most schools require uniforms. An estimated one-quarter of children in Brazil do not attend school at all, but work, especially in cities. An estimated one-quarter of children in Brazil do not attend school at all, but work, especially in cities. A traditional pastime is Queimada, a game of tag that is played in two teams. Jump rope, card games and checkers are other favorites. A traditional pastime is Queimada, a game of tag that is played in two teams. Jump rope, card games and checkers are other favorites. Soccer is the number one sport. There is a soccer stadium in every city. Brazil has won the World Cup in soccer more times than any other country. The famous soccer player, Pelé is from Brazil. Brazil's beautiful beaches also make swimming and volleyball popular. Soccer is the number one sport. There is a soccer stadium in every city. Brazil has won the World Cup in soccer more times than any other country. The famous soccer player, Pelé is from Brazil. Brazil's beautiful beaches also make swimming and volleyball popular. http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0930059.html http://www.oocities.org/teacherkab/countries/brazil.htm http://www.vagabondish.com/getting-curious-on-your-travels-8-questions-to-ask-in-a-new-place/

5 Fun Facts About Brazil Brazil is home to many unique animals such as the caiman crocodile, the tapir, the spotted ocelot, and many other reptiles and insects. Brazil is home to many unique animals such as the caiman crocodile, the tapir, the spotted ocelot, and many other reptiles and insects. Brazilians say, Bom dia (bohn DEE-ah) for hello. Brazilians say, Bom dia (bohn DEE-ah) for hello. Brazil is home to most of the Amazon River. Brazil is home to most of the Amazon River. Only 40% of the homes have toilets or drains. Only 30% of homes have running water. Only 40% of the homes have toilets or drains. Only 30% of homes have running water. http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0212302/brazil.html http://www.oocities.org/teacherkab/countries/brazil.htm http://www.ipl.org/div/hello/portuguese.html


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