The Brazil guide
Everything you need to know about Brazil, all in one place
Brazil stretches from the Amazon basin to the grasslands of the south, with regional traditions that reach far beyond Rio. Explore its states and cities, then discover the history and daily life behind the places. The Portuguese lessons cover European usage, with some vocabulary and pronunciation that differ in Brazil.
Brazil · Facts
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Geography of Brazil
Follow the Amazon across the north, then explore the highlands and the long Atlantic coast. The state borders help make sense of a country that covers much of South America.
Brazil · Maps
Know the shape of the country
Start with the twenty-six states and the Federal District. Then place the cities and explore the rivers and waters that connect different parts of the country.
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Brazil · Words
Take Portuguese with you
Lesson 1 of 10
Greetings and politeness
Hello, thanks, please: the ten openers everything else builds on.
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