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Brazil
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South America
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Travel
Brazil is the largest country in South America and the 6th largest country in the world. The longest distance from east to west is approximately the distance from London to Moscow (4319 km). Brazil is 240x larger than the Netherlands. Brazil borders nearly all the countries of South America, which are Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela.
During your holiday in Brazil you can go through three time zones. Brazil is larger than Europe and extends from north to south with a distance of over 7492 km. Brazil is thus an extremely diverse country for a holiday.
Brazil has a lot to offer, some are highlights; the waterfalls of Foz do Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, bustling city with the world famous Copacabana, the Amazon region, Olinda and Recife, with Dutch influences and of course the world's best beaches in Natal and João Pessoa. Wherever you are, the Brazilian population is equally upbeat, friendly and enthusiastic. You come into contact with the Brazilian on the street, in the pub or at the beach. It gives the holiday in Brazil something unique, something extra, something swing ends, something you repeatedly to come back.
History
Brazilian history has many faces. The South American country was originally inhabited by the Indians to Pedro Alvares Cabral in April 1500 accidentally discovered Brazil. He was actually en route to the East Indies, which is why the original inhabitants were called Indians. This 'mistake' is centuries subject of jokes and samba songs. Brazil was a colony of Portugal for centuries in succession but there are also Dutch and Spanish influences found in different parts of the country.
Eventually Brazil on September 7, 1822 and became an independent empire. There was created an end in 1889 after a time came that the rulers of the coffee plantations had political charge. In 1930 the dictator Vargas came to the fore. He came to power through a military coup and the dictatorship that began in Brazil a total of 50 years has known. Only in 1985 Brazil became a republic when Tancredo Neves was elected at the first official election as president. Unfortunately, he died before he could carry out his duties, but the democratic republic of Brazil was born.
In 1763 Rio de Janeiro was declared capital, but since April 21, 1960 is Brasilia come in its place.
People & culture
In Brazil, home to people from all cultures of the world. There many people live in poverty and there is a large gap between rich and poor. Brazilians are among the most musical people on earth, Brazilians are everywhere dancing. Samba instance, is a typical Brazilian dance. Samba is a mix of Spanish bolero with rhythms from African music.
The vast majority of the population in Brazil is of African origin but different in color from light brown (blood mixed with white) to black. To the north were the big Portuguese plantations with slaves and the south one finds more European ancestry and therefore more Caucasian.
Santa Catarina is all still partly German incl. Beers and surnames. Many also speak German even after six generations. In Bloemenau in October each year 'das beer fest "and everything is more German than German.
There are everywhere in Brazil colonies of other origins including the Dutch. Further emigrants: mainly Italians and Japanese. But smaller they eels Dutch, Poland etc.
Capoeira is a spectacular dance / martial arts and comes from the 17th century. It is now, after football, the most popular sport in Brazil. On the streets, in shows and especially on the beach you will see this wonderful sport. The practitioners of capoeira make to the rhythm of their stirring music inimitable movements truly breathtaking to behold. Capoeira originated in the slave plantations. The slave workers wanted to defend against their bosses but the boss was absolutely not figure out themselves. The workers went to practice a kind of martial arts and when the boss was coming did they like they were dancing, hence the combination of fighting and dancing.
Football in Brazil is by far the most popular sport. Brazilian football has for years given international football. They have not missed a World Cup and have no less than 5 world titles to name. Names such as Pele, Ronaldinho and Kaka are therefore known to every football fan. Especially with street children in Brazil live football mind, they think this is the only chance to get away from their poor environment.
The flag of Brazil is mostly green with yellow. Green represents the plant wealth and yellow for mineral resources. The stars refer to the 27 Member States.
Language
Portuguese in Brazil is not the same as the Portuguese in other areas. It differs in terms of idioms, spelling and pronunciation. This is due to the spelling reform Acordo Ortográfico from 1990 (and amended in 1998), it was agreed with Portugal and other countries where they speak Portuguese, but was never officially implemented in Brazil.
Safety
One of the less pleasant side of Brazil is the high crime in the big cities. Do not let this scare but note well! Do not wear expensive jewelry and do not take too much contact of money when you go on stage.
Medical Information
Health care in Brazil is of varying quality. Are you in a bigger city than the medical care is generally fair to good. Throughout the country are pharmacies to find where most drugs are to get.
Immunizations
Although for a holiday Brazil vaccinations are not required (but vaccinations against DTP, Typhoid, Hepatitis, Yellow Fever and malaria treatment for some areas have recommended very strongly), it is still wise to contact the Public Health Service, Tropical Doctor or Travel Clinic. They have the most current information.
Visa
If you stay less than 90 days in Brazil, then a visa is not necessary. Upon arrival in Brazil you do receive a so-called immigration card, which you have to hand on departure. Want to stay longer than you have to ask that the federal police in Brazil.
Price
The price level in Brazil is much lower than in the United States.
The Brazilian currency, the real.
Transport
Transportation to the country
The only possibility is fast coming from Netherlands in Brazil by plane. There are many airports such as Brasilia, Natal, Fortaleza, Belem, Belo Horizonte, etc.
Transport in the country
The distances between the places are pretty big, bus and plane are good means of transport to get from A to B. By bus you travel cheap, just a bit slower. The network of bus services is extensive. Buses leave exactly on time and adhere to the timetable (exceptions). The fastest way to travel is by plane. In the southeast, you also can take the train.
The road network in Brazil consists of 2 million km of which 200,000 km is paved. The north / south highway along the coast is 4,600 km. Understandable that the distances are also big differences in the five climate zones, in addition there are three time zones.
Flora & Fauna
About 20% of the biodiversity that lives on earth, lives in Brazil. These include 50,000 species of plants, thousands of species of birds, millions of insects and many special mammals.
The Amazon rainforest is a huge tropical rainforest that extends over an area 7 million km². About 60% of the Amazon rainforest is in Brazil, in addition, the area extends over Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. The Amazon rainforest is situated mostly in the Amazon basin, a low-lying area that is drained by the Amazon River and its many tributaries.
During your holiday in Brazil you can go through three time zones. Brazil is larger than Europe and extends from north to south with a distance of over 7492 km. Brazil is thus an extremely diverse country for a holiday.
Brazil has a lot to offer, some are highlights; the waterfalls of Foz do Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, bustling city with the world famous Copacabana, the Amazon region, Olinda and Recife, with Dutch influences and of course the world's best beaches in Natal and João Pessoa. Wherever you are, the Brazilian population is equally upbeat, friendly and enthusiastic. You come into contact with the Brazilian on the street, in the pub or at the beach. It gives the holiday in Brazil something unique, something extra, something swing ends, something you repeatedly to come back.
History
Brazilian history has many faces. The South American country was originally inhabited by the Indians to Pedro Alvares Cabral in April 1500 accidentally discovered Brazil. He was actually en route to the East Indies, which is why the original inhabitants were called Indians. This 'mistake' is centuries subject of jokes and samba songs. Brazil was a colony of Portugal for centuries in succession but there are also Dutch and Spanish influences found in different parts of the country.
Eventually Brazil on September 7, 1822 and became an independent empire. There was created an end in 1889 after a time came that the rulers of the coffee plantations had political charge. In 1930 the dictator Vargas came to the fore. He came to power through a military coup and the dictatorship that began in Brazil a total of 50 years has known. Only in 1985 Brazil became a republic when Tancredo Neves was elected at the first official election as president. Unfortunately, he died before he could carry out his duties, but the democratic republic of Brazil was born.
In 1763 Rio de Janeiro was declared capital, but since April 21, 1960 is Brasilia come in its place.
People & culture
In Brazil, home to people from all cultures of the world. There many people live in poverty and there is a large gap between rich and poor. Brazilians are among the most musical people on earth, Brazilians are everywhere dancing. Samba instance, is a typical Brazilian dance. Samba is a mix of Spanish bolero with rhythms from African music.
The vast majority of the population in Brazil is of African origin but different in color from light brown (blood mixed with white) to black. To the north were the big Portuguese plantations with slaves and the south one finds more European ancestry and therefore more Caucasian.
Santa Catarina is all still partly German incl. Beers and surnames. Many also speak German even after six generations. In Bloemenau in October each year 'das beer fest "and everything is more German than German.
There are everywhere in Brazil colonies of other origins including the Dutch. Further emigrants: mainly Italians and Japanese. But smaller they eels Dutch, Poland etc.
Capoeira is a spectacular dance / martial arts and comes from the 17th century. It is now, after football, the most popular sport in Brazil. On the streets, in shows and especially on the beach you will see this wonderful sport. The practitioners of capoeira make to the rhythm of their stirring music inimitable movements truly breathtaking to behold. Capoeira originated in the slave plantations. The slave workers wanted to defend against their bosses but the boss was absolutely not figure out themselves. The workers went to practice a kind of martial arts and when the boss was coming did they like they were dancing, hence the combination of fighting and dancing.
Football in Brazil is by far the most popular sport. Brazilian football has for years given international football. They have not missed a World Cup and have no less than 5 world titles to name. Names such as Pele, Ronaldinho and Kaka are therefore known to every football fan. Especially with street children in Brazil live football mind, they think this is the only chance to get away from their poor environment.
The flag of Brazil is mostly green with yellow. Green represents the plant wealth and yellow for mineral resources. The stars refer to the 27 Member States.
Language
Portuguese in Brazil is not the same as the Portuguese in other areas. It differs in terms of idioms, spelling and pronunciation. This is due to the spelling reform Acordo Ortográfico from 1990 (and amended in 1998), it was agreed with Portugal and other countries where they speak Portuguese, but was never officially implemented in Brazil.
Safety
One of the less pleasant side of Brazil is the high crime in the big cities. Do not let this scare but note well! Do not wear expensive jewelry and do not take too much contact of money when you go on stage.
Medical Information
Health care in Brazil is of varying quality. Are you in a bigger city than the medical care is generally fair to good. Throughout the country are pharmacies to find where most drugs are to get.
Immunizations
Although for a holiday Brazil vaccinations are not required (but vaccinations against DTP, Typhoid, Hepatitis, Yellow Fever and malaria treatment for some areas have recommended very strongly), it is still wise to contact the Public Health Service, Tropical Doctor or Travel Clinic. They have the most current information.
Visa
If you stay less than 90 days in Brazil, then a visa is not necessary. Upon arrival in Brazil you do receive a so-called immigration card, which you have to hand on departure. Want to stay longer than you have to ask that the federal police in Brazil.
Price
The price level in Brazil is much lower than in the United States.
The Brazilian currency, the real.
Transport
Transportation to the country
The only possibility is fast coming from Netherlands in Brazil by plane. There are many airports such as Brasilia, Natal, Fortaleza, Belem, Belo Horizonte, etc.
Transport in the country
The distances between the places are pretty big, bus and plane are good means of transport to get from A to B. By bus you travel cheap, just a bit slower. The network of bus services is extensive. Buses leave exactly on time and adhere to the timetable (exceptions). The fastest way to travel is by plane. In the southeast, you also can take the train.
The road network in Brazil consists of 2 million km of which 200,000 km is paved. The north / south highway along the coast is 4,600 km. Understandable that the distances are also big differences in the five climate zones, in addition there are three time zones.
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| Victoria Regia - typical aquatic Plant of the Amazonia. Victoria amazonica, Nymphaeaceae |
Flora & Fauna
About 20% of the biodiversity that lives on earth, lives in Brazil. These include 50,000 species of plants, thousands of species of birds, millions of insects and many special mammals.
The Amazon rainforest is a huge tropical rainforest that extends over an area 7 million km². About 60% of the Amazon rainforest is in Brazil, in addition, the area extends over Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. The Amazon rainforest is situated mostly in the Amazon basin, a low-lying area that is drained by the Amazon River and its many tributaries.
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