ABOUT BRAZIL
The capital city of Brazil is Brasilia. Other popular cities include Sao Paolo and Rio de Janiero. The country is divided into 5 regions and is made up of 26 states and 1 federal district.
The governmental system of Brazil is made up of 2 branches, the Legislative and the Executive. Every 4 years elections are held to nominate the country's leaders and members of it's government.
Brazil is a diverse and beautiful country. This level of diversity can be attributed to the arrival of Portuguese settlers in the early 1800s, slave trading in the mid 1800s, and the arrival of the Japanese in the early 1900s.
The capital city of Brazil is Brasilia. Other popular cities include Sao Paolo and Rio de Janiero. The country is divided into 5 regions and is made up of 26 states and 1 federal district.
The governmental system of Brazil is made up of 2 branches, the Legislative and the Executive. Every 4 years elections are held to nominate the country's leaders and members of it's government.
Brazil is a diverse and beautiful country. This level of diversity can be attributed to the arrival of Portuguese settlers in the early 1800s, slave trading in the mid 1800s, and the arrival of the Japanese in the early 1900s.
- White 47%
- Mulatto 43%
- Black 7%
- Asian 1%
- Indigenous 0.4%
- The country is mainly Roman Catholic with the next largest religious population being Protestant. Because of this, many religious based holidays, like Carnivale which is held before the start of Lent, are a country wide celebration.
Currently, Brazil's economy is the 6th in the world. While that classifies them as an Upper Middle Class country, not all of the country's population fits that demographic. Due to an inadequate educational system, an unjust class system, and racism, there is a significant population of violent and desperate people. Because of this, it is not advised that tourists, non-locals, and even some locals venture into unknown areas at any time.
Methods of protection include avoiding ATMs in isolated areas or at night, keeping all valuables hidden from public view, and using public transportation whenever possible. It is not recommended that expatriates use personal vehicles for transportation since there is a moderate risk of carjackings and kidnappings in many areas. Taxis are affordable and reliable.