Interesting facts about Brazil

1. In terms of area and population, Brazil is the largest country in South America. It is also the only country on the continent where Portuguese is spoken rather than Spanish.

2. Brazil is the country with the largest number of Catholics among local residents.
3. There is a hypothesis that this state was named “Brazil” in honor of the mythical island. The Irish believe that it is located somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean.

4. Brazil ranks first in the world in the number of species of bait and freshwater fish inhabiting its territory. In addition, it ranks second in the number of amphibian species, third in the number of bird species, and fifth in the number of reptile species.

5. In 2013, the Brazilian authorities allowed the official registration of same-sex marriages.

6. Brazil is the world's largest producer of sugar fuel, which can be used instead of petroleum products.
7. Brazil is the world's leading producer of sugar and oranges and the largest exporter of soybeans on the planet. In addition, a third of all coffee beans in the world are harvested in Brazil.

8. A conscript may refuse to serve in the Brazilian army if he passes a medical examination.

9. Brazil has competed in the World Cup and won the cup more times than any other country on the planet (5 times out of 20). To one degree or another, 74% of Brazilians have a great love for football, which makes this game a truly national sport.

10. From 22:00 to 5:00, drivers in Rio de Janeiro are allowed to run red lights to prevent criminals from robbing drivers stopped at the intersection.

11. In Brazil, no one ever arrives on time. If you invited guests at 6 o'clock, then expect them at 8-9 o'clock. Even news and TV series start 10–15 minutes late.

12. Every home, even the poorest one, has a housekeeper who cleans the house and cooks.
13: In Brazil, it is prohibited to show football and TV series on television at the same time.

14. Brazilians love coffee very much. Even small children can drink coffee from childhood.
15. Brazilians are very patriotic. T-shirts with the flag of your country and the inscription Brazil.