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Where is Brazil?
Brazil is in Eastern South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean.
What is the Capital of Brazil?
Brasilia, Brazil.
What is the official language of Brazil?
The official language of Brazil is Portuguese.
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When are the Public Holidays in Brazil?
Independence Day, 7 September (1822).
What is the flag of Brazil?
Green
with a large yellow diamond in the centre bearing a blue celestial globe with 27
white five-pointed stars (one for each state and the Federal District) arranged
in the same pattern as the night sky over Brazil; the globe has a white
equatorial band with the motto ORDEM E PROGRESSO (Order and Progress).
Brazil Travel Tips

Visas
Brazil has a
"reciprocal visa policy," which means that it requires visas of citizens from
countries that require visas of Brazilians. Americans, Canadians, Australians,
and New Zealand citizens all need visas (UK citizens do not) which can be
obtained by applying at Brazilian embassies and consulates. Visas are valid up
to 90 days before your arrival, then another 90 once you have arrived. If your
visa expires while you are there, you can renew it for another 90 days.
Vaccines
Brazil requires
all visitors to be vaccinated for yellow fever.
Currency
The Brazilian
currency is the Real. The exchange rate is approximately 1.15 reales to the
dollar.
Language
Portuguese is
Brazil's native language
Water
It is recommended
that visitors drink bottled water
Business
Shops and most
offices are open Monday through Friday from 9 am. to 6 p.m. and from 9 am to 1pm
on Saturday. Banks are open on Monday through Friday from 10am to 4:00pm. Most
shopping centers and malls remain open until 10pm. Many pharmacies and small
stores are also open on Sunday.
Time Zones
There are four
time zones in Brazil.
Electric
Current
110 or 120 volts
Basic words and phrases in Brazilian Portuguese:
| English |
Portuguese |
| Yes |
Sim |
| No |
Não |
| Good
morning |
bom
dia, bons dias |
| Good
Afternoon |
boa
tarde, boas tardes |
| Good
Evening |
boa
noite, boas noites |
| Thank
you |
obrigado
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| Goodbye |
Adeus,
Tchau |
| I |
Eu |
| We |
Nós |
| You(Singular) |
Você,
Tu,
O senhor (m), A senhora (f) |
| You(Plural) |
Vocês |
| They |
Eles(m),
Elas (f) |
| How are
you? |
Como
vai?,
como está? or
como você está passando? |
| I don't
understand |
Eu não
entendo |
| Do you
have ... ? |
Você
tem ... ? |
| Do you
speak ... ? |
Você
fala ... ? |
| Does
anyone here speak ... ? |
Há
alguém aqui que fala ... ? |
| English |
Inglês |
| French |
Francês |
| German |
Alemão |
| Spanish |
Espanhol |
| Chinese |
Chinês |
| How
much does this cost? |
Quanto
custa isto? |
| Do you
accept credit cards? |
Você
aceita cartões de crédito? |
| Have a
nice day ! |
Que
tenha um bom dia! |
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