Brazil
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Capital
Brasilia
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Local time
15:11
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Population
209.15 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+55
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Currency
R$ BRL (real)
Brazil
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Capital
Brasilia
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Local time
15:11
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Population
209.15 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+55
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Currency
R$ BRL (real)
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Average Salary
$ 757
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Petrol price
€ 1.27 pl
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Precipitation
1 761mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
8 515 767 km2
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Protected Area
28%
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Forest Area
59%
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Agricultural area
33%
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Railways
29817km
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Annual air passengers
94.14 m
Population
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Ethnicity
white - 53 %
mulatto - 38 %
black - 6 %
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Religion
Roman Catholic - 74 %
Protestant - 15 %
Spiritualist - 1 %
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Literacy rates
66.0%
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Languages
Portuguese
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Armed Forces
729 500
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Murders
27 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
9.1 l/person
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Smoking
19.3%
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Diabetes
10.4%
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Malaria
8%
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Tuberculosis
41 per 100k
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HIV
0.6%
Economy
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Industries
textiles, shoes, chemicals, cement, lumber, iron ore, tin, steel, aircraft
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Agriculture
coffee, soybeans, wheat, rice, corn, sugarcane, cocoa, citrus, beef
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Natural Resources
bauxite, gold, iron ore, manganese, nickel, phosphates, platinum, tin, rare earth elements
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Energy Import
11%
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Natural Resources
bauxite, gold, iron ore, manganese, nickel, phosphates, platinum, tin, rare earth elements
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Renewable Energy
41%
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CO2 Emissions
529 808kt
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Ease of Business
125 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
114
What not to do when visiting Brazil
Brazil Don't bring excessive valuables and show it to public. Leave your necklaces, rings, expensive watches, bracelets, and other jewelleries in a safe place as much as possible.
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Brazil Don't use the inverted American "OK" sign - it's an obscene gesture.
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Brazil Don't discuss about Argentina when in Brazil.
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Did you know?
Brazilians have a strange hobby: opening Osama Bin Laden bars. Like the ‘Caverna do Bin Laden’ in Rio, for example. Bin Laden lookalike even works here.
Brazil Don't forget to shake hands when greeting (men). Women tend to kiss each other. Greetings are often carried out with handshakes accompanied with touching of the forearm, elbows, and pats on the back.
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Brazil Don't leave your drink unattended at the bar or accept drinks from strangers.
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Brazil Don't forget to bring insect repellent for illnesses from dengue, leishmaniasis, and malaria. If you are planning to stay out overnight, bring mosquito nets, insects sprays, and necessary prescription medications.
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Brazil Don't necessarily flash on the beach - act the same way as locals. Brazilian beachwear tends to be brief, but topless sunbathing tend to be more foreigners' act. Brazilian males tend to wear Speedos or the equally figure-hugging hot pants, so do the same if you want to fit in.
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Brazil Don't forget to send the flowers the next day in Brazil - don't give purple flowers as they are a sign of death.
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Did you know?
Brazil covers 50% of the South American continent.
Brazil Don't drink tap water.
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Brazil Don't sit quietly at restaurant- be ready to yell on waiter, it's not considered rude and don't wait for waiter to approach you.
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Brazil Don't be surprised meals in Brazil can last for hours.
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Brazil Don't always expect only beautiful sights - don't be surprised if you come across extreme poverty, favelas, drug-torn cities or rude people. Never go alone along.
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Brazil Don't smoke at public places - it's banned.
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Did you know?
Brazil borders every country in South America except Chile and Ecuador.
Brazil Don't ignore beach signs and take them seriously - many beaches have strong and dangerous riptides, strong swells and current.
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Brazil Don't forget the native language is Portuguese, not Spanish!
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South America Don't take pictures of locals without permission.
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Brazil Don't visit someone's house empty-handed - bring flowers or a small gift. Orchids are considered a nice gift, but avoid purple ones and avoid giving anything purple or black as these are mourning colours.
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Brazil Don't necessarily arrive on time when invited to someone's house - arrive about 30 minutes late for dinner invitation and about an hour if it's a party. This does not apply for business meetings - be on time there.
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Did you know?
Brazil got its name from brazilwood - a tree from colonial times valuable for its red dye used in the textile industry.
Brazil Don't be a victim of scams or street crimes - lookout for muggers, pickpockets, scam artists or purse snatchers who work out on streets, stations, restaurants or hotel lobbies. Don't show off with a large amount of money or expensive clothing.
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South America Don't be surprised with unpunctuality - up to 30 mins late is nothing unusual.
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