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The continent of South America contains many fascinating countries. Countries like Argentina, Paraguay, and Peru are all located on the continent. The most fascinating country of all however, is Brazil. Brazil is the most vibrant and colorful country in South America, and for good reason. Brazil is an interesting country that is definitely worth visiting. Brazil has a semi-large population; in the year 2016, the population was two hundred and seven million people. While that number may seem huge, it is actually relatively small compared to other countries of the same size. In fact, China’s population is bigger than Brazil’s by one billion people! Just like any other state or country, the country of Brazil has a capital. The capital of Brazil …show more content…
Many people in Brazil work to provide a service. They will work in tourism as tourist guides and things along those lines. The most common place to find work in these areas is in Rio, Brazil’s most visited city. Those who do not work in the service and tourism industry often find work in computers, banking, and retail. In Brazil, the education system is divided into three parts. The first level is Pre-school education. The second and third levels are the Basic education levels. The Basic education level is free for everyone, and it consists of an elementary school and a high school. After the high school level of education, students can choose to attend a university to pursue higher education. Roman Catholicism is the most common religion in Brazil. In fact, Brazil has the highest number of Catholics in the world! The national government of Brazil is a federal government and a constitutional republic with a president. The current president of Brazil is Michel Temer. There is no current vice president at this time. Like most countries, Brazil has its own individual currency. The currency of Brazil is called the …show more content…
Brazil’ climate is quite interesting, the seasons in Brazil are not the same seasons that we experience here in the United States. The summer in Brazil starts from the month of December, and it ends in the month of March. The winter season takes place from the month of May until the month of September. It seems as though the seasons in Brazil are opposite as the seasons we have in the United States. Although the seasons are switched, the temperature in Brazil usually stays in the mid 70’s during the winter season. During the summer season, the temperature usually stays in the 90’s or higher. With these temperatures comes the special vegetation and wildlife that can survive in Brazil. The vegetation in Brazil is very tropical. The rainforest is composed of many, many broadleaf evergreen trees. The animals that live in Brazil are the animals you would find in a tropical rainforest. Animals such as sloths, large anteaters, coati, and capybaras live in the rainforests of Brazil. Brazil’s largest exports are soybeans, sugar, poultry, crude oil, and iron

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