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Level 1, 178 Collins Street
Melbourne, 3000, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Ph: 61 3 9654 7977, Fax: 61 3
9650 8177
Licence: 32408 ABN: 26095434978
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email: info@southamericatourism.com
Reservations:
1300 857 805
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Brazil,
land of the samba, football, and beaches. It is a country of rivers,
lakes and mountains, and also a land of music, folklore and food.
Brazil isn’t just Carnival; it is a country where people like
to celebrate all year round.
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Facts & Figures. |
Official
Name: Federative
Republic of Brazil
Population: 174,468,575
Largest Cities: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Porto
Alegre, Recife, Salvador, Belo Horizonte, Brasilia
Languages: Portuguese (official)
Official Currency: Real
Religions: Roman Catholic (90%), Soccer!
Land Area: 8,456,510 sq km
Highest Point: Pico da Neblina (3014 meters)
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More Information. |
The
North
If you are
looking for ecological adventures, the north of Brazil offers the
amazon region which is the world’s largest biological
reserve, and one-third of the planet’s living species. There
are jungle lodges which accommodate tourists, offering comfort and
security.
The Northeast
The northeast
offers a continuous summer climate and the continent’s most
beautiful beaches. They range from the Canoa Quebrada Beach, in Ceara,
through to Genipabu and its sand dunes, in Rio Grande do Norte.
The Midwest
Here you will
find a contrast with the newborna and the timeless. Brasilia, the
nation’s Capital, with its bold architectural style, and on
the other hand, the Pantanal of Mato Grosso, a virtual ecological
sanctuary, where tourists may see alligators, birdlife, deer, snakes
and other wildlife.
The Southeast
The southeast
holds Brazil’s urban face, where Rio de Janeiro, holds the
luxuriant greenery contrasting with thousands of modern buidings. The
city brings together one of the country’s busiest night and
cultural lives, and the world’s best know carnival. The state
also has stunning beaches in Angra dos Reis, Buzios and Cabo Frio.
The South
The south
offers the European flavour, as a result of migration of many Germans,
Italians and Polish settlers. The south also offers the stunning Iguazu
Falls, one of the world’s largest waterfalls.
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Climate. |
Mostly tropical, but temperate in south.
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Tours in Brazil. |
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Currency. |
The Brazilian monetary unit is the Real (R$). Cash and travellers
cheques are easily exchanged at hotels, banks and travel agencies.
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Electric Current. |
In Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo, the current is almost exclusively 110
or 120 volts, 60 cycles AC. Salvador, Manaus have 127 volt service.
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Business Hours. |
Most shops in Brazil are open from 9.00 am & 6.30 pm / 7.00 pm
weekdays and 9.00 am & 1.00 pm Saturdays.
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Transport. |
TAXIS
Taxis are plentiful in Brazil. Regular metered taxis may be hailed on
the street
RENTAL CARS
Chauffer driven or self driven rental cars are available at all major
airports and in most larger cities.
OTHER
Buses are the most popular means of transportation and mostly used for
urban and interurban trips. Rio de Janerio and Sao Paolo have rapid,
comfortable and efficient subways systems.
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Camping. |
To obtain information contact Camping Club do Brazil Rua Senador
Dantas. 75, 29 andar Centro, Rio de Janerio. Telephone: (5521) 210 3171
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