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Brazil is  5th largest Country in the world
Name of Amazon Rain Forest in Brazil:
In Brazil, the Amazon rain forest is called the selva
Name of overcrowded slum areas that surround many Brazilian Cities.
The overcrowded slum areas that surround many Brazilian cities are called favelas (the picture at the bottom).
What are 2 main food crops
2 main food crops are cassava and coffee.
Brazil uses sugarcane to produce a substitute for gasoline

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The green on the flag represents the abundance of lush, green rain forests in the country. The yellow diamond in the center represents Brazil's richness in gold. In the center of the yellow diamond is a blue globe. There are 27 stars, and a banner that reads "Ordem E Progresso" (Order and Progress) on the globe.

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The national anthem is sung at political and sports events and at school. The national anthem was written by Joaquim Osório Duque Estrada.

The plants that are a part of the coat of arms are tobacco and coffee plants.

The national flower is the Tecoma chrysostricha (pictured below).

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The language that is spoken in Brazil is Portuguese. Nearly 100% of people speak Portuguese, and other languages spoken include English and indigenous languages. Many Brazilians can also understand Spanish, as it sounds similar to Portuguese.

It is thought there are no dialects in Brazil because of mass media, such as television shows that are shown all over the country.

Brazil's second language before English was French.
Which are the 3 most practiced religions in Brazil and their percentages:
The 3 most practiced religions in Brazil are Roman Catholicism (74%), Protestant (15%), and no religion (7%).

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Brazilian music became more European in the 16th century. Brazilian music became more European because of European exploration and influence on the Amerindians at the time.

Other influences on Brazilian music are the natives that lived there before European occupation and folk music from Africa, which was brought by the slaves.

Instruments that are associated with Samba music are tambourines, flutes, guitars, and cuicas.

A "Sambista" is a Samba dancer.

Elements that are found in the Capoeira are fight, acrobatics, music, dance, and rituals.

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The Carnival festivities begin 46 days before Easter.

Saint John the Baptist is celebrated during Festa Junina. (Image at the bottom)

The second largest annual festival in Brazil is Parintins Folklore Festival.

The Brazilian Grand Prix is held in Interlagos in São Paulo.

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Gauchos are cowboys in the southern plain region of Rio Do Sul. Gauchos wear bombachas (which are baggy pants), ponchos, straw hats and boots.