Learn Portuguese in Brazil
GO WITH THE ENCHANTMENT
Caiparinha, Copacabana, Sugarloaf, Carneval, Samba and Bossa Nova – these are the clichés about the world’s fifth largest country. Brazil is endlessly multifaceted: huge metropolises, where poverty and wealth exist side by side, tropical rainforests where the flora and fauna compete in majesty, the list goes on and on for Brazil is a world on its own in South America. Are you thinking about packing your suitcase?
A WIDE VARIETY OF CULTURAL INFLUENCES
Brazilian culture was not determined only by the Portuguese, who gave the coutry its religion and language, but also by the indigenous Indians, the large African population, and settlers from Europe, the Middle East and Asia. This melting pot produced Brazil’s fascinating music, interesting regional literature and superb food.
LANGUAGE TRAVEL IN BRASILIEN:
Language travel Salvador de Bahia
Country Information
Official Name: Federal Republic of Brazil
Surface Area: 8'514'215 km²
Population: 175 million
Capital: Brasilia
Inhabitants:55% European Origin, 38% Mulatto, 6% African Origin and 1% other. (These figures may vary, as many people report their origins as “white” because of the higher social status)
Language: Portuguese
Religion: 70% Roman Catholic, a substantial proportion of Brazilians belong to various cults, evangelist churches or Indian Animist religions
Form of Government: Federal Republic
Currency: Credit card and/or traveller’s cheques. Cash withdrawals from ATMs are possible using credit and EC cards (with Maestro logo only). For longer stays, local bank accounts can be opened. Currency: Real.
