Meet: The Burster
That’s how Brazil would be if it was a superhero:
The Burster
Population:
212.812.405,00 inhab
Growth:
3,32 %
Area:
8.358.140,00 km2
Density:
25,00 hab/km2
Wealth:
10.578,00 $/person
Literacy:
94,68 %
Largest city:
Sao Paulo - 23,168,700 inhab
Urban population:
91,40 %
Life expectancy:
76,20 years
Average age:
34,80 years
Highest peak:
Pico da Neblina - 2,995 m
Largest river:
Amazon River - 7,062 km
Rainfall:
1.761,00 mm/m2
What are the defining characteristics of Brazil?
The country of The Burster
Amazon River
The Amazon, home to the majestic Amazon River, is a vast tropical rainforest. Its exuberant biodiversity makes it a natural treasure of incalculable value.
Nature
Carnival
The Brazilian Carnival is a vibrant and colourful celebration held every year before Lent. It is famous for its samba parades, music and costumes.
Culture
Football
Football in Brazil is a national passion. From Pelé to Neymar, Brazil has produced some of the world’s best footballers.
Sport
Feijoada
Brazilian feijoada, a signature dish, blends indigenous, African and European influences. Black beans and beef, served with rice and farofa, come together in a feast of flavours.
Nature
Beaches
Brazil, a tropical paradise, is home to spectacular beaches. From the iconic Copacabana to the tranquil Jericoacoara, every stretch of coastline offers golden sand and crystal-clear waters.
Nature
Melting pot
Brazil is a melting pot. The coming together of Europeans, Indigenous peoples and Africans has played a decisive role in shaping Brazil’s rich culture, influencing everything from music to cuisine.
History
Brazil: featured
The file of The Burster tells us...
Brazil
Official language(s): Portuguese
Currency: Brazilian reais
Government: Presidential system
Main religion: Christianity Catholicism
Demonym: Brazilian
Brasilia
Hab. 4,990,930
Brasília is a planned capital (a capital city designed from scratch according to a plan, rather than having grown naturally and organically) which was designated the capital of Brazil in 1960. The reason for this move from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília was the government’s perceived need to move the capital inland, centralise power and modernise the country.
Sao Paulo
Hab. 22,990,000
São Paulo is the largest metropolis in the Americas and the country’s financial hub. Brazilians call this city ‘the city that never sleeps’ because of its frenetic pace of life, constant economic activity and vibrant nightlife.
Río de Janeiro
Hab. 13,923,200
It is Brazil’s best-known city, brimming with tourist attractions such as the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, the Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugarloaf Mountain and the carnival; yet it is also home to numerous favela slums. It is internationally renowned as the ‘Marvellous City’.
Salvador de Bahía
Hab. 4,063,170
Salvador de Bahía, Brazil’s first capital, is a city steeped in history and vibrant culture. Its historic centre, the Pelourinho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, captivates visitors with its colourful colonial architecture and cobbled streets. The city is the birthplace of Afro-Brazilian music, dance and cuisine, offering an unforgettable sensory experience.
The Amazon
The Amazon is the largest tropical rainforest on the planet and covers one third of Brazil’s land area. It comprises the Amazon River basin and its numerous tributaries. This ecosystem is home to unrivalled biodiversity and is a region of vital natural importance.
Brazilian Plateau
The Brazilian Plateau is a vast intertropical plateau covering much of the centre and east of the country. Its terrain is characterised by plateaus and hills, and its average altitude ranges from 500 to 1,000 metres above sea level, creating an ideal environment for crop and livestock production.
Amazon River
The Amazon River, the world’s mightiest river and the second longest, rises in the Peruvian Andes and flows into the Atlantic Ocean on the north-eastern coast of Brazil. Its vast catchment area covers much of South America and is vital to the ecosystem and to various communities.
Neighbouring countries
Superheroes who help each other
Argentina
Continent:
America
Brazil tiene 10 paises limitrofes por tierra ( Argentina , Bolivia , Colombia , France , Guyana , Paraguay , Peru , Suriname , Uruguay y Venezuela ), pero todavía no hemos estudiado todos ellos...
Vuelve en unas semanas y es posible que ya estén todos aquí.
