~Brazil~



=Welcome to Brazil =


 * Motto:** //"Order and Progress"//




 * Brazil's Flag has a green base with a yellow diamond. The green symbolizes Brazil's lush vegitation, while the yellow represents Brazil's wealth in gold. inside the diamond, there is a blue sphere with 27 stars inside of it. The blue stands for the deep blue hue of the sky tn the tropics, and lastly, the 27 stars represent Brazil's capital and its federal states.**

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**Spiritualty:** Roman Catholic 80% (nominal) **Hauora:** Coffee was introduced in Brazil in 1727. Today, Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer and is becoming a significant player in the specialty coffee industry.The Brazilian people are very involved in sports, and the most popular one is football by a wide margin,


 * Attitude:** Brazil is a Republic


 * Relationships:** Brazil covers nearly half of South America and is the continent's largest nation. It extends 4,772 Km north-south, 4,331 km east-west, and borders every nation on the continent except Chile and Ecuador.


 * Excellence:** Primary education in Brazil is free and compulsory for children between the ages of 7 and 14. Approximately 80 percent of the population aged 15 or more years is literate.


 * __Facts and Statistics __**
 * Capital:** Brazilia


 * Climate:** mostly tropical, but temperate in south


 * Population:** 184,101,109


 * Ethnic Make-up:** white (includes Portuguese, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish) 55%, mixed white and black 38%, black 6%, other (includes Japanese, Arab, Amerindian) 1%


 * Government: **federative republic

Language is one of the strongest elements of Brazil's national unity. Portuguese is spoken by nearly 100% of the population. The only exceptions are some members of Amerindian groups and pockets of immigrants, primarily from Japan and South Korea, who have not yet learned Portuguese. The principal families of Indian languages are Tupí, Arawak, Carib, and Gê.
 * Language in Brazil**

. Men shake hands when greeting one another, while maintaining steady eye contact. . Women generally kiss each other, starting with the left and alternating cheeks. . Hugging and backslapping are common greetings among Brazilian friends. . If a woman wishes to shake hands with a man, she should extend her hand first.
 * Meeting Etiquette **

. If invited to a Brazilian's house, bring the hostess flowers or a small gift. . Orchids are considered a very nice gift, but avoid purple ones. . Avoid giving anything purple or black as these are mourning colours. . Handkerchiefs are also associated with funerals, so they do not make good gifts. . Gifts are opened when received.
 * Gift Giving Etiquette **

If you are invited to a Brazilian's house: . Arrive at least 30 minutes late if the invitation is for dinner. . Arrive up to an hour late for a party or large gathering. . Brazilians dress with a flair and judge others on their appearance. Casual dress is more formal than in many other countries. Always dress elegantly and err on the side of over-dressing rather than under- dressing. . If you did not bring a gift to the hostess, flowers the next day are always appreciated.
 * Dining Etiquette **

. Brazilians pride themselves on dressing well. . Men should wear conservative, dark coloured business suits. Three-piece suits typically indicate that someone is an executive. . Women should wear suits or dresses that are elegant and feminine with good quality accessories. Manicures are expected.
 * Dress Etiquette **

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