Amazing facts about Brazil

Brazil is the largest country in South America and is a very interesting country with an interesting culture and history. Travelers who come to Brazil on vacation are met with the unique traditions and household habits of local residents, which have been formed over the centuries. Many of the facts are very unusual for residents of Asia and Europe – continents located in another part of the Earth.

1. If a Brazilian citizen does not come to the polls and does not cast his vote for or against the candidate, does not express agreement or disagreement with the issue raised, he will pay a fine. One of the main documents of a citizen of the country, along with a passport, is a document that gives the right to vote.
2. The people of Brazil were known as unpunctual and unnecessary people. They do not like to refuse close people and prefer to say "yes" to a request, but later not to fulfill it or come to the destination.
3. On the territory of South America, the only country whose population speaks Portuguese is Brazil. Other countries on the mainland have established Spanish as the state language. Brazilian does not exist, but there is a local version of Portuguese, which has almost no differences from the main language. The citizens themselves call their speech "Brasileiro": translated from Portuguese - "Brazilian".
4. Brazilians perceive Asian cuisine in a special way and introduce their improvements into it, which residents of China, Korea and Japan do not understand. In Brazil, rolls stuffed with cottage cheese and strawberries, as well as rice with jam and fried salmon, are very popular.
5. If citizens of a South American country decide to start a business, they are likely to name it in their honor. Shops, repair shops, laundries here are usually called by the name and surname of the owner.
6. Users of public transport are accustomed to giving way to girls, the elderly, the disabled, pregnant women and passengers with children. In Brazil, it is still customary to give way to a passenger who suffers from excess weight. For them, they even install separate seats, larger in area.
7. The sunset in Brazil is met with loud applause if a person is on the street.
8. Many people think that the capital of the Latin state is Rio de Janeiro, but the status of the capital belongs to the city of Brasilia. The head of state and other officials run Brazil from the "main cities" - Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
9. Since Brazil and South America as a whole are on the opposite part of the Earth, summer there begins in December and ends in February. June, July, August in the country are the coldest months of the year.
10. There are no specific criteria in the country under which the description of a typical Brazilian fits. Among the indigenous people can be blue-eyed blondes with fair skin, and people of African appearance.
11. To replenish the balance of the phone, Brazilians do not go to the communication salon, but to pharmacies. In Portuguese, "balance" is replaced by the word "recharge".
12. On the territory of Brazil, restaurants working on the concept of a buffet are popular: visitors pay a fixed price for 100 grams of any product, dial a dish and pay for the final weight of the food. Among tourists, rhodisio is in demand - a restaurant in which visitors sit at the table, and waiters serve them all the dishes from the menu in turn.
13. Thumbs up in Brazil is not only a gesture of approval, but also other positive actions. If the Brazilian wants to thank the interlocutor, greet him or say goodbye, he will also put up the classic gesture "class".
14. If a Brazilian or a guest of the country needs emergency medical care, he can contact local centers that are located throughout the country - help will be free.
15. Locals care about their appearance and physical fitness. In Brazil, almost all citizens play sports, and most of all they pay attention to dental health and a smile. After each meal, it is customary for them to brush their teeth - some Brazilians even carry a toothbrush with them.