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In Language
Languages spoken in Brazil currently or in the past
The official language is Brazil is Brazilian Portuguese, a dialect of the language spoken in the European country which has …
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In History
10 moments in the history of Brazil
Like all countries in the New World, the story of Brazil starts with indigenous people. Europeans discovered the territory which …
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Things we associate Brazil with
When we think of the best-known countries in the world, we immediately associate them with a few representative elements. For …
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In food
10 foods to try in Brazil
An important part of any country’s culture is represented by its gastronomy. The kind of dishes you’ll normally have in …
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In Social norms
8 things to know before travelling to Brazil
There are two main types of culture – the culture of the elites that we can see in concert halls …
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Most successful Brazilian telenovelas
Most countries in the world are known for some export product or another. When it comes to Brazil, its actual …
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Successful books and films about Brazil
Brazil is the perfect setting for a work of fiction if you have ever lived there – it is exotic …
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9 things you didn’t know about the Statue of Jesus on the Corcovado Mountain
The Corcovado Mountain statue representing Jesus with His arms spread wide is one of the best-known symbols of Rio de …
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In Music
6 music styles that have originated in Brazil
“They have a joy for life in Brazil unlike any country I’ve ever seen.” – Morena Baccarin Brazilian culture is …
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7 things you probably didn’t know about Brasília, the capital of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro may be the most famous city in Brazil, but the country’s capital is Brasília, a city built …