Its population nowadays is over 200 million, the majority live within 300 kilometers of the eastern coast living the interior of the country almost empty.
Brazilian economy is the largest of Latin America and world ranked 8th. Its industry is both, massive and varied, among the mayor export products you can find: Automobiles, ethanol, textiles, footwear, iron ore, steel, coffee, orange juice and soybeans.
Brazilians have an optimistic attitude and are ever so charming. It’s hard not to be impressed by the way a Brazilian can walk into a room and people will take notice. They are also excellent athletes from soccer, the number one sport in the country, to martial arts (such as capoeira). Beach activities are also very popular among brazilians, such as volleyball or surfing.
RIO DE JANEIRO attractions.
BRAZIL MUSIC PROFILE:
Brazilian music is a mix from AmerIndian, Portuguese and African cultures. After 500 years of history, Brazilian music developed some unique and original styles such as Bossa Nova, Axé and the best known worldwide, Samba.
The most well-known music celebration in Brazil is the Rio de Janeiro Carnival which is the biggest street carnival in the world, hosting over two million people per day in the street.
Brazilians love their music and seem to have rhythm naturally in their blood. It’s common for Brazilians to get together at any given place or time and bust into a tune, using whatever object is convenient that makes noise. Improvisation and spontaneity is the goal of the game!
