Brazil

Geographical location: South America

Size: Largest country in South America

Bordering countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, and the territory of French Guyana

Landscape: Amazon Rainforest, Brazilian Highlands, and extensive coastlines

Climate: Ranges from tropical in the north to temperate in the south

Population: Exceeds 211 million people

Capital city: Brasília

Other important cities: São Paulo (largest city), Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Belo Horizonte, and Fortaleza

Language: Portuguese

Religion: Catholicism, Protestantism

Currency: Brazilian real

Cuisine: Blend of indigenous, African, and European influences

Music: Samba and bossa nova are prominent

Famous tourist attractions: Amazon Rainforest, Iguaçu Falls, and Christ the Redeemer

Interesting historical facts: Portuguese colony for over 300 years; abolished slavery in 1888