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Photo: Rafael Rabello de Barros, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.Test your knowledge of Brazil, from the peaks of Rio de Janeiro to the depths of the Amazon basin. Explore the rich culture, history, and natural wonders of South America's largest nation!
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Feijoada is a hearty stew of black beans cooked with various cuts of pork and beef. It is widely considered Brazil's national dish and is traditionally served on Saturdays. Toasted cassava flour, known as farofa, is frequently sprinkled on top of the stew for texture, but the stew itself is built around the beans.
Photo: Bradleyzm, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Ayrton Senna is widely regarded as one of the greatest racing drivers in history, winning world titles in 1988, 1990, and 1991. His tragic death during the San Marino Grand Prix deeply moved the entire nation. Emerson Fittipaldi was also a brilliant Brazilian champion, but he won two world titles in the 1970s.
Photo: File:Ayrton Senna 2.jpg: Instituto Ayrton Senna derivative work: F1fans, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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The colossal Art Deco statue of Christ the Redeemer stands atop the 710-meter Corcovado mountain, offering panoramic views of the entire city. Sugarloaf Mountain is another legendary peak in Rio, famous for its cable car, but it does not host the statue. The statue's outer layer is made of thousands of triangular soapstone tiles.
Photo: beckstei, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.
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Capoeira grew up among enslaved Africans in colonial Brazil, and its kicks and spins are often said to have been disguised as a dance. It is played to the music of the berimbau, a one-string musical bow, and since 2014 it has been on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage. Maculelê is another Afro-Brazilian dance, performed with sticks.
Photo: Johann Moritz Rugendas, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Antônio Carlos Jobim, often known simply as Tom Jobim, wrote the music for "The Girl from Ipanema" alongside lyricist Vinicius de Moraes. This iconic track helped popularize bossa nova worldwide in the 1960s. Caetano Veloso is another giant of Brazilian music, but he is primarily associated with the later Tropicália movement.
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Guaraná is a climbing shrub native to the Amazon basin. Its seeds contain about twice the concentration of caffeine found in coffee beans and are used to make Brazil's incredibly popular national soft drinks. The fruit itself is famous for its striking appearance, resembling an eyeball when split open.
Photo: Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Dom Pedro I proclaimed Brazil's independence on September 7, 1822, next to the Ipiranga Brook. He ruled as emperor until his abdication in 1831. His father, Dom João VI, was the King of Portugal who had previously moved the entire royal court to Brazil to escape Napoleon's invading armies.
Photo: Simplício Rodrigues de Sá, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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The Pantanal is a colossal seasonal wetland spanning over 140,000 square kilometers, mostly in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. It is famous for its dense concentration of wildlife, including jaguars and caimans. The Llanos is another major South American grassland, but it is located far to the north in Venezuela and Colombia.
Photo: Alicia Yo, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Oscar Niemeyer designed the major civic structures of the new capital, including the National Congress and the Cathedral of Brasília, using his signature curved concrete style. Lúcio Costa was the urban planner who designed the overall layout of the city, which famously resembles an airplane from above.
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Rio de Janeiro served as the nation's capital from 1763 until 1960, when the federal government moved to the newly built city of Brasília. Salvador was actually the first capital of Brazil, holding the title until 1763. Interestingly, during the Napoleonic Wars, Rio de Janeiro briefly became the capital of the entire Portuguese Empire!
Photo: Rafael Rabello de Barros, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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