About brazil
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is a country lying along the eastern coast of South America. It is the largest country in South America and covers nearly half of the South American continent. Brasilia, the fourth-largest city in the nation, is the capital city of Brazil and it is located along a plateau. The city serves as the administrative center of the country, where all the government offices are located. The national day is celebrated on the 7th of September each year. This day is a national holiday in Brazil and is celebrated as Independence Day. On this day in 1822, the South American country gained independence from Portugal.
Fun Facts:
1. The name Brazil comes from a tree named Brazilwood.
2. Brazil is called Brasil in Portuguese, the official language spoken in Brazil.
3. Brazil is the only country in South America that speaks Portuguese.
4. Brazil has one of the largest economies in the world.
5. The largest city is Sao Paulo.
6. Brazil shares a border with all South American countries except for Chile and Ecuador.
7. Brazil covers 3 time zones.
8. There are around 2500 airports in Brazil.
9. In Brazil, they drive on the right-hand side of the road.
10. Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in Brazil with the national team consistently among the best in the world, winning the World Cup a record 5 times.