Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth-biggest
nation in the world. Bordering all but two countries on the
continent, this geographic giant has all the diversity one would
expect from a country of its size. With dazzling beaches, lavish
forests, colorful residents, and tourist attractions to spare,
Brazil will certainly exceed your expectations.
The ecological highlights of this grand country include the Amazon rainforest,
miles of beautiful beaches, and Iguaçu Falls, the world's largest
set of waterfalls. For all the attraction of Brazil's natural beauty,
it is probably the Brazilians themselves that are the most beguiling.
Their unique culture has been shaped not only by the Portuguese, who supplied
the nation's principal religion and language, but also by the African,
native Indian, European, Arabic, and Asian influences that flavor the
country. The result is an enchanting mixture of people, foods, and traditions
to befound virtually nowhere else on Earth.