Interesting facts about Brazil

• An important fact on Brazil is that it is one of the largest countries in the world, and is larger than Italy, Portugal, Japan, Spain, Indonesia and South Africa. It has a coastline of over 7,367 kilometers and borders the Atlantic ocean.
• Some of the historical facts about Brazil comprise the country being discovered by a Portugal explorer, Pedro Alvares Cabral in the 1492. Pedro named the land Portugal. In 1550, African slaves were shifted to the country by ship in order to work on sugar plantations. It was only in 1888, that slavery was abolished. Approximately, 4 million slaves were freed.
• Brasilia, the capital of Brazil is regarded as one of the most beautiful cities of the world. One of the world's best architect, Oscar Niemeyer designed the city.
• Another of the interesting facts about Brazil is that its seasons are opposite to those of the United States. As a result, July is cooler than December. Moreover, Brazil's Amazon Basin receives approximately 7 feet rain every year. Brazil's Amazon river is the second longest river in the world.
• Important facts about Brazil include the fact that it houses the world’s largest remaining rainforest, the Amazon rainforest. This rainforest encompasses an area of 2.3 million square miles. The native Indian tribes are found dwelling in these rainforests even today.
• Another fun fact about Brazil is its passion for soccer. Soccer, also called 'futebol', is the national sport of the country. Brazil has won the soccer world cup 5 times, a number higher than any other country. The famous soccer player Edson Arantes do Nascimento, popularly known as Pele, is from Brazil. The Maracana stadium of Brazil is the world's most beautiful soccer stadium. What is even more interesting is the fact that there exists at least one soccer stadium in every Brazilian city. Talk about passion!
• Brazilian people are also quite interesting. They are optimistic, passionate and very entrepreneurial. A popular joke associated with Brazilians is that they don't lie, they just exaggerate! This is supposed to imply that Brazilians think very highly of their country and themselves. The people in general have the desire to become number one.
• Another of the well known facts of Brazil is its keen interest in agriculture. About 1/3rd of the country's population works in the agricultural sector. The people living in rural areas make use of natural materials to build houses. Various styles of houses are found in the country. The lower class live in humble houses whereas the upper class and middle class reside in apartments.
• A variety of tropical fruits such as mangoes, pineapples and bananas are grown in the country. Acai berry, a superfruit is also cultivated here. Fruits are generally served at the end of every meal. So, when you visit a Brazilian house, make sure you don't stuff yourself at dinner. Save place for the fruit!
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• The world's best and tastiest coffee comes from this country. Surprisingly though, cocoa has been the country's favorite drink for centuries!
• Among the various interesting facts about Brazil is the fact that this country has the second highest Christian population in the world. It is also one of the largest Roman Catholic countries. A 130 feet tall statue, Christ the Redeemer is not only a monument that symbolizes Brazil, but is also among the seven wonders of contemporary times.
• Brazilian women are known or their beauty. However, most Brazilians don't get married until their early 30s. Moreover, if the Brazilian men continue to live with their folks their entire life, it is not considered as strange as in the US.
• The country is home to several unique animal species such as the spotted ocelot, caiman crocodile, the tapir and several other insects and reptiles. To add to Brazil fun facts, it is a country with the most species of monkeys. So take care of your hat!
• Included in the many interesting Brazil facts is that a large number of people suffer from AIDS. However, this fact has been swept under the carpet. The country is also home to many transexuals.

Brazil has the second highest number of airports in the world, the 10th largest railroad network and the 3rd largest road network on Earth. So one won't face any commutation or transportations problems while visiting the country.