Geography of Brazil
This river, the world's largest by volume, flows through northern Brazil.
What is the Amazon River?
This Amazonian fruit, often served as a frozen smoothie bowl, is known for its deep purple color and high nutritional value.
What is Açaí?
This 1964 song by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes became an international sensation.
What is "The Girl from Ipanema"
This denomination, while decreasing in percentage, still holds the majority of religious affiliation in Brazil.
What is Roman Catholic?
Completed in 1931, this iconic Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ stands 98 feet tall on Corcovado Mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro.
What is Christ the Redeemer
Brazil covers roughly this percentage of the Amazon Rainforest, the largest share.
What is 60%?
Often considered the national dish of Brazil, this hearty stew consists of black beans cooked with various pork and beef products.
What is Feijoada?
This musical style, often called Brazil's national rhythm, is the centerpiece of Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival.
What is Samba?
This famous 98-foot statue in Rio de Janeiro, known as Cristo Redentor, represents this central figure of faith.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Brazil and Argentina share this "super" landmark, a massive system of waterfalls on the Iguazu River.
What are the Iguazu Falls?
This major Brazilian city's most popular beaches are Flamengo and Ipanema.
What is Rio de Janeiro?
This distinct, orange-red palm oil is a staple in Bahian cuisine, famously used in moqueca (fish stew).
What is Dendê oil?
Often considered the "Queen of Samba," this singer was a trailblazer in the 1930s and a pioneer of radio.
Who is Elza Soares (or Cartola)?
This Afro-Brazilian religion blends African beliefs with Catholicism, often honoring deities like Iemanjá on New Year’s Eve.
What is Candomblé?
Visitors can take a cable car to the top of this rounded mountain, which shares its name with a common baking ingredient.
What is Sugarloaf Mountain
Brazil shares inland borders with every South American country except these two.
What are Chile and Ecuador?
A popular, high-caffeine soft drink made from an Amazonian berry, widely consumed throughout Brazil.
What is Guaraná?
This artist is known for his concrete art, which focuses on geometric abstraction.
Who is Hélio Oiticica?
This group of Protestant religions has seen massive growth in Brazil, rising to over 25% of the population.
What are Evangelicals?
This city, designed by Oscar Niemeyer and Lúcio Costa, was built in the 1950s to be the new capital of Brazil.
What is Brasília?
This 1,600-mile long geological feature separates the Brazilian Highlands from the coastal plain.
What is the Great Escarpment?
Similar to a pizza pocket or turnover, this deep-fried snack is commonly found at street markets and filled with cheese, meat, or palm heart.
What is Pastel?
João Gilberto is widely recognized as a founding pioneer of this genre that blended samba with jazz.
What is Bossa Nova?
According to surveys, around this low percentage of Brazilians identify as not believing in God or a supreme being.
What is 1%?
Known as the "Batman's Alley," this narrow street in São Paulo is famous for its dense concentration of graffiti and street art.
What is Beco do Batman?