Midterm Study Guide Flashcards
Brazil Introduction
Who discovered Brazil
Pedro Alavres Cabral
When was brazil discovered
1500s
when did brazil become a country
sept 7th, 1822
when did brazil become a republic
nov 1889
what is “brazil” named after
a native tree
How many states is brazil composed of
26
T o F: Brazil is the largest country in south america
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How big is Brazil
8.5 mil sq kilometers
What is Brazils offical language
portugese
where is brazil ranked in worlds largest countries
5th
where is brazil ranked in worlds most populated countries
7th
Where is Brazil located
south america
what is brazils capital
brasilia
what is brazils form of government (3 parts)
a presidential system, a constitutional republic, and a federal republic
what is the population of brazil
217.240 million