Brazil Culture

and is the largest country in South America
The capital city

of Brazil is Brasilia.
In 2010, the population in Brazil was 190 million of people
Primary language of Brazilian is
Portuguese

has the largest number of Catholics in the world. Brazil

religion and practices are extremely diverse and span several different belief systems and religious. Brazilians enjoy complete freedom to practice their personality held religious beliefs.

influences. The Jaca fruit, also known as the Jack fruit,

is larger than the average watermelon and could cause severe head trauma if it fell on someone's head. This fruit grows off the trunks of trees in Brazil, falling off m the tree when ripe.

Brazilian flavors. Fish, garlic, cilantro, boiled eggs and a melting

pot of other ingredients mingle together in this Brazilian classic, creating a filling and delicious one-pot meal. The national beverage is coffee and cachaça is Brazils native liquor.

is the Carnival of Brazil. This Carnival is held forty-six

days before Easter. Brazilians organize a massive parade were they dress up in unique costumes. This Carnival is influenced by the Afro – Brazilian culture. Carnival is the largest celebrated holiday in the country and the festivities vary from region to region.

national football team is ranked among the best in the

world according to the FIFA World Rankings, and has won the World Cup tournament a record five times. Rio de Janeiro was selected to host the 2016 Olympic Games and 2016 Paralympic Games, the first to be held in South America and second in Latin America after Mexico City.

Brazil often has pleasant weather and is in a coastal

region. Because of the interesting sea life and clarity of the water, tourists often go snorkeling or diving. Brazilians are in love with American soccer, and spend a lot of time playing the sport and watching matches on television

is quite close. Women play an equal role in Brazilian

family and society. Brazilians are very dependent on family and friends. Children in Brazil will almost always live with their parents up until the day they marry. And if that said marriage doesn’t make out good, then the kids move back in with the parents until who knows when, usually with the grandchildren in tow.

energy. Something like you’ve never seen before, a really particular

type of music. Brazilian music is the result of a long simmering mix of heritage from Portuguese, African and Amerindian influence. If you are going to Brazil, you’ll be surrounded by magical and mystical music, everywhere you go in Brazil there is music.

bright life. Brazilian architecture is as wild and extravagant as

its festivals. The architecture of the city is so amazing that the government decided to make it a national asset, and recently it have been added to the World Heritage UNESCO. In Brazil you see the amazing places such as Fernando de Noronha, Amazon River, Iguaçu Falls

eye contact.
Women generally kiss each other, starting with the left

and alternating cheeks.
Hugging and backslapping are common greetings among Brazilian friends.
If a woman wishes to shake hands with a man, she should extend her hand first.
If you are invited to a Brazilian's house: Arrive at least 30 minutes late if the invitation is for dinner.