A cultural cocktail forged from Indigenous, Portuguese, African and immigrant heritages. Major cultural pillars include samba, bossa nova, Carnival, capoeira, and football.
Football in Brazil is more than a sport—it's a passion, a religion, a unifier of people across all backgrounds. With a record five FIFA World Cup titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002), Brazil has produced some of the most iconic players and moments in football history.
Brazil is a global biodiversity hotspot, home to more than 60,000 species of plants and animals—many found nowhere else on Earth. From the depths of the Amazon to the wetlands of the Pantanal and the coastal Atlantic Forest, Brazil’s ecosystems are bursting with life.
As the largest economy in Latin America, Brazil is a global agricultural powerhouse, leading in coffee, soybeans, beef, sugarcane. The country also hosts robust aerospace (Embraer), oil & gas (Petrobras), and fintech sectors.
Brazilian food is a flavorful mosaic—from home-style comfort food to upscale fusion. Depending on the region, you’ll encounter a variety of ingredients: beans in the south, fish & coconut in the northeast, açaí and tapioca in the Amazon.
Want to make friends in Brazil or order your favorite dish like a local? Here's a quick guide to get you started with Brazilian Portuguese — the only Portuguese variant spoken in South America!
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