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| Capital | Brazil |
| Government | Federal Republic |
| Coin | Real (BRL) |
| Surface | 8,511,965 km² |
| Population | 190,755,799 (Census August 2010) |
| Language | Brazilian Portuguese |
| Religion | Roman Catholic 80% |
| Electricity | 127V/60Hz or 220V/60Hz (North American or European plug) |
| Call code | 55 |
| Internet TLD | .br |
| Time zone | UTC -3 (-2 to -4) |
Brazil (Portuguese:Brazil) is by far the largest country in South America. It occupies about half of the continent's total land area. In addition, almost half of all South American populations live in Brazil; more than 180 million people. Brazil has a long coastline on the Atlantic Ocean and has land borders with all other South American countries except Ecuador and Chili.
Regions
Brazil is the fifth largest country on Earth. It is divided into five regions, which follow the national borders, but also have natural, economic and cultural borders.
| Northern Brazil (Acre, amapá, Amazon, Para, Rondonia, Roraima, Tocantins) The Amazon, the rainforest and the area along the northern and western borders, with a remarkable influence of the aboriginal inhabitants. |
| Northeast Brazil (Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Maranhao, Paraiba, pernambuco, piaui, Rio Grande do Norte, Sergipe) Strong black culture (particularly in Bahia) mixed with early Iberian folklore. The coastline is considered the most beautiful in the country. It has the sunniest and warmest climate, but is also the driest and poorest region in the country. |
| Central Western Brazil (Federal District, goias, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul) The Pantanal Marshes, large farms, young cities, the Cerrado and the Federal District, with its extremely modernist architecture. |
| Southeast Brazil (Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo) Sao Paulo and Rio being the country's largest cities and economic and industrial hubs, there are also some centuries-old colonial towns. |
| Southern Brazil (paraná, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina) Is a land of valleys and pampas where a strong gauchoculture, as in Uruguay and Argentinaencounters European influences. That is why there is a lot of economic growth and tourism. It has the highest standard of living in the country. There are only two major cities (curitiba and Porto Alegre) and some medium-sized cities with very low crime rates. German, Italian, Polish and Ukrainian immigrants colonized the region in the mid-19th century. It is the only region in Brazil where it snows every year, mainly in the central mountain region of the state of Santa Catarina. |
Towns
Other destinations
- Amazon
- Iguacu Falls, Foz do Iguacu.
- pantanal — largest wetland area on Earth
- Ceara-Canoa Quebrada
Info
Brazil is the only country in South America where Portuguese is the official language. The country's motto is Order e Progressoor Order and Progress. Brazil is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, with a total of approximately 4 million plant and animal species living there. Brazil's highest mountain, Pico da Neblina, was only discovered in the 1950s, because it is almost always shrouded in clouds.
Arrive
Passport and Visa Information
Dutch and Belgians do not need a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days.
By plane
Brazil has many different airports. You can find these at:http://www.skyscanner.nl/luchthavens/br/vliegvelden-in-brazilië.html
By train
By car
By bus
Travel around
If you don't feel like doing everything on your own, you can book a tour through a tour operator. This is possible upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo or one of the other international airports in Brazil, with a local agent, but also from the Netherlands. Olaf Travel [1] is highly recommended for adventurous travelers who want to arrange as little as possible themselves and still want to discover beautiful places on their own.
money matters
The first currency used in Brazil was the guilder from 1624, during the occupation of Brazil by the Netherlands. The currency now is the Brazilian Real, abbreviated to BRL, the plural is reais. 100 Centavos is 1 real. The coins: 1, 10, 25, 50 centavos and 1 real. Paper money: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 real.
The rate of the Real is (May 2019)1 EUR = 4.40 BRL1 BRL = 0.23 EUR
Until 1999, the US dollar and the Brazilian Real were equal, but due to the global financial crisis, the value of the Real has fallen sharply. At the moment (2019) 1 US$ is about 3.94 BRL.
Food
In Brazil they eat a lot of rice, beans, sauces, meat, fish and salads. They eat differently in each region, because on the coast people eat more fish and shrimp. In the south they eat more meat grills. In Brazil the food is very cheap and very hygienic. In Brazil, a lot of cooking is done with wood ovens, which gives the food a special taste.
In Brazil, a lot of fruit juices are drunk and a lot of fruit is eaten. The type of fruit that is eaten the most is the fruit that you can grow there, and there are about 20 of them. Caipirinha is also really Brazilian. Caipirinha is a cocktail spirit that consists of rum, limes, sugar and ice. Tap water is not drinkable in Brazil, so if you want to drink water there you have to buy spring water. What they also drink a lot in Brazil chimarrão or extent. This is a type of tea made from experience-mate. In a special cup called cuia, this herb is mixed with water and passed through a thick iron straw called bomba drunk.
Going out
The country is especially famous for its lavish carnival. Mostly Rio de Janeiro, but also Salvador de Bahia is a very lavish place where millions of party animals flock.
stay overnight
To learn
Safety
 | WARNING: Consult here the current travel advice from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. You can find the current travel advice from the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs here consult. There is also detailed information about safety on this one US website |
There are stories that Brazil is a very dangerous country. These stories originate from tourists who have been robbed. Such a robbery can take place by force. These robberies take place in the major cities. In the smaller towns, more in the province, everything is very calm, quiet and peaceful. The people are very friendly and open.
Here are some tips to make sure you don't get mugged:
- Don't look too much like a tourist.
The clothing in Brazil consists of a T-shirt, shorts and slippers. That is more than enough to go to the beach. Don't take too much money with you; food is generally cheap compared to the Benelux. Leave jewelry at home; these only give white streaks after sunbathing. Do not take striking photos; that draws attention. Enjoy the beauty and hold the thoughts. - Don't stand out. Many Europeans are a head taller than Brazilians and have fair skin, blond hair and blue eyes; that is enough already. Also adhere to the above dress code.
- Do not go to places where a normal person knows danger lurks. Dark alleys and dangerous suburbs are no places for a tourist. Go to the beach, eat at a restaurant, take the bus, it's all safe.
The yellow taxis in Rio are known for ripping off tourists and charging at least double the normal fare.
Health
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