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Brazil Info
ADMINISTRATIVE / COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Brasília
GEOGRAPHY
Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largetst country in the world. With a total area of 8,514,876.599 km2, Brazil shares a border with every country in South America except for Ecuador and Chile.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 192 Million. Muslims account for about 0.01% of the population.
CLIMATE
Brazil has six climatic regions but most of the country is tropical. Generally the average temperature is about 25 °C.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Portuguese is the official language. English is widely used as well.
LOCAL TIME
GMT -2 hrs to -4 hrs throughout the year
BUSINESS HOURS
General: 9 AM to 5 PM
HOLIDAYS
Independence Day: September 7th
May Day: May 1st
Republic Day: November 15th
Christmas: December 25th
New Year's Day: January 1st
CURRENCY
Brazilian Real
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/ Emergencies: 190
Medical: 192
Fire: 193
Introduction to Brazil
Finding a country as vibrant and beautiful as Brazil is next to impossible. From the mysterious Amazons to the much talked about carnival; visitors have a lot to do, see and enjoy in Brazil. The coastline of Brazil is rigged with island retreats and impressive sandy beaches. As the country gears up for hosting the FIFA 2014 World Cup and the Summer Olympic in 2016; a lot of developments are going around. From the stylish Rio de Janeiro to the multicultural Sao Paulo, Brazil offers everything to impress a visitor.
The earliest Muslims in the country were African slaves and then there was a migration of Arabs from Lebanon and Syria to the country. The cities of Sao Paulo, Santos, Curitiba and Foz do Iguazu have significant population of Muslims. Around the country there are as many as 127 Masaajid and Islamic organizations. The Islamic Center of Brazil in Sao Paulo is the most prominent Masjid in the city.
The most preferred city for travelers to start their journey of exploring Brazil is Rio de Janerio. The cosmopolitan look and the geographical variation amaze visitors from the time they set eyes on it. At one side where you can see the sprawling beaches on the other you can see soaring mountains. The city is packed with museums, cultural galleries, parks and several other interesting places to visit. Enjoy a great view of the city and its amazing surroundings from the Cristo Redentor at the top of the Corcovado Mountain. Rio also hosts the much-talked about carnival.
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