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Some Cool Information about
Brazil
The Brazilian Flag
![[Country Flag of Brazil]](crossing%20the%20valley%202_files/image002.gif)
Description:
Green with a large yellow diamond
in the center bearing a blue celestial globe with 27 white
five-pointed stars (one for each state and the Federal District)
arranged in the same pattern as the night sky over Brazil; the globe
has a white equatorial band with the motto ORDEM E PROGRESSO (Order
and Progress)
Here is some History of Brazil
Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal,
Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and
most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than
half a century of military intervention in the governance of the
country when in 1985 the military regime peacefully ceded power to
civilian rulers. Brazil continues to pursue industrial and
agricultural growth and development of its interior. Exploiting vast
natural resources and a large labor pool, it is today South
America's leading economic power and a regional leader. Highly
unequal income distribution remains a pressing problem.
Southeast Region
(Emmanuelle
Goncalvesdesouza Ogland)
The Southeast Region of Brazil is were my immigrant interviewee was
from. Brazil begins to show its more urban side in the
Southeast. The states of Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais,
Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, comprise this region. In Rio de
Janeiro, known as the "cidade maravilhosa" (marvelous city), the
lush greenery is starkly contrasted against the thousands of modern
buildings within this bustling metropolis. The city offers a night
life and cultural activities famous for their year round intensity.
Don't miss the most renowned Carnival parade in the world with its
luxurious samba schools and a high quality hotel system. The state
of Rio de Janeiro also has stunning beaches in Angra dos Reis,
Búzios, and Cabo Frio, historic buildings in Parati, and the
mountainous region of Petrópolis (the famous Imperial City),
Teresópolis and Friburgo.
In the state of Minas Gerais, you can discover the
architecture of the
past, visiting the famous masterpieces of the baroque sculptor
Aleijadinho, and the historic towns of Ouro Preto, Mariana, São João
Del Rey, Tiradentes, Sabará, Diamantina, and Congonhas do Campo.
In the state of Espírito Santo, the chef's recommendation is the
famous "moqueca capixaba", a very tasty regional specialty. You may
also visit the historic cities of Vila Velha and Anchieta and the
monazite sand beaches of Guarapari.
Population:
186,112,794 (July 2005 est.) note: Brazil took a count in
August 2000, which reported a population of 169,799,170; that figure
was about 3.3% lower than projections by the US Census Bureau, and
is close to the implied under enumeration of 4.6% for the 1991
census;
Nationality:
Brazilian
Ethnic groups: white 53.7%, mulatto 38.5% (mixed white and
black), black 6.2%, other 0.9% (includes Japanese, Arab,
Amerindian), unspecified 0.7% (2000)
Religions: Roman Catholic (nominal) 73.6%, Protestant 15.4%,
Spriritualist 1.3%, Bantu/voodoo 0.3%, other 1.8%, unspecified 0.2%,
none 7.4% (2000)
Languages: Portuguese (official), Spanish, English, French
Literacy:
definition: age 15 and over can read and write
total population: 86.4%
male: 86.1%
female: 86.6% (2003)
Brazil Economy:
Possessing large
and well-developed agricultural, mining, manufacturing, and service
sectors, Brazil's economy outweighs that of all other South American
countries and is expanding its presence in world markets.
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