Brazil

By: Marina Firman

Brazilian Animals

• 3000 types of freshwater fish• Over 689 types of mammals• 1832 kinds of birds• 744 types of lizards

Sports In Brazil

Capoeira • Dance and music combined• People that know capoeira taught others

Foot Volley• Volleyball and football crossed• The capitol has one of the best teams in the

world

Landmarks

• Christ The Redeemer is one of the seven wonders of the world

• Rio De Janeiro is famous for being the carnival capital of the world

Flag

• Green background and yellow rhombus from old flag saved

• The blue circle with the stars replaced the arms of the empire of Brazil

• It says “Ordem e Progresso” or in English order and progress

Amazon River

• Destination for family trips• Second biggest river in world• 20% of the species on earth

National Symbols• Rufous-bellied thrush• Brazilwood• Tiradents day, Independence Day, and Republic

Declaration day• The national dish is called a feijaoda. It is

made of pork and black beans.

Clothes

• In parade costumes are worn sparkly and over the top

• Clothes are comfortable• Ladies wear jeans often• Men are really concerned

about footwear and wear sandals or dress shoes

Places to look for more information

www.celebrate brazil.com/brasilian-clothing.htmlen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag-of-BrazilDeepbrazil.com/2011/07/14/brazil-nationalBing images

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