Here are 15 interesting facts about Brazil:

1. **Fifth largest**: Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world, covering about 8.5 million square kilometers.

2. **Brazil**: The capital of Brazil is Brasilia, which was built in 1960 as a planned capital, replacing Rio de Janeiro.

3. **Amazon**: Brazil is home to the largest rainforest in the world, the Amazon, which covers about 60% of the country.

4. **Portuguese Language**: Brazil is the only country in South America where the main language is Portuguese, unlike most countries in the region where Spanish is spoken.

5. **Culture and Traditions**: Brazil is known for its diversity of cultures, including indigenous, Portuguese, African and European influences.

6. **Carma and Samba**: Brazil is home to famous carnivals, especially in Rio de Janeiro, where grand samba parades are held.

7. **Soccer**: Soccer in Brazil is not just a sport, but part of the culture. The country is a notable competitor on the international stage, winning the FIFA World Cup 5 times.

8. **Resorts and Beaches**: Brazil is famous for its beautiful beaches, with Copacabana and Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro being among the most famous.

9. **National Cuisine**: Brazilian cuisine is diverse and includes dishes such as feijoada (a black bean and meat dish) and Brazilian coffee, considered one of the best in the world.

10. **Animal Diversity**: Brazil is home to about 1/10th of all animal species on Earth, including jaguars, tapirs, capybaras and many species of birds and fish.

11. **Christianity**: Brazil has the largest Catholic population in the world, but there is also a growing Protestant and neoconservative movement.

12. **Miracle of the World**: The statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World and a symbol of the city.

13. **Economy**: Brazil is the largest economy in South America and one of the fastest growing emerging markets.

14. **Climate**: Most of Brazil is in a tropical climate, but the climate varies from tropical to subtropical.

15. **Islands**: Brazil has more than 7.4 thousand kilometers of coastline and more than 4 thousand islands, including the famous island of Fernando de Noronha.

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