Brazil – San Patricio International School Monterrey

Hello! Welcome to Brazil! Here are some fun facts, are you ready?

Brazil is the largest country in South America.

The name Brazil comes from a tree named brazilwood.

Brazil is the only country in South America where Portuguese is spoken.

Brazil is the 5th largest country in the world by both land area and population.

The capital city is Brasilia, while the largest city is Sao Paulo. Other major cities include Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Fortaleza.

Brazil shares a border with all South American countries except for Chile and Ecuador.

Brazil is one of the 77 founding members of the United Nations.

The Amazon River flows through Brazil. It is the 2nd longest river in the world.

Around 60% of the Amazon Rainforest is located in Brazil.

The climate in the majority of Brazil is tropical.

Brazil is home to a wide range of animals, including armadillo, tapirs, jaguars and pumas.

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.