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Brazil

Brazil a South American country stretches from the Amazon basin in the north right through to the Igaqu Falls in the south. The highlights are vineyards and Rio de Janeiro which is symbolised by the 38m Christ the Redeemer statue on Mt, Corcovado. The nation’s beaches, Copacabana and Ipanema are extremely popular as its Carnival festival which features parade floats, samba and flamboyant costumes.
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Time Zone

Like Australia, Brazil has several different time zones. These range from GMT-5 in the West to GMT-3 in the East. For the purposes of giving accurate time differences, the East has been used which covers major cities like Sao Paolo and Rio de Janeiro. In June Brazil is 11 hours behind Perth, 12.5 behind Adelaide and Darwin, and 13 behind Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne and Sydney. In December Brazil is 10 hours behind Perth, 11.5 behind Adelaide and Darwin and 12 behind Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne and Sydney.
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Language

Portugese

Adaptor

Japanese and European electrical sockets are used.

Currency

The Rael is used. There are 100 units in a Rael. The most common denominations are 0.25, 0.50, 1.00 coins and 2.00, 5.00, 10.00, 20.00, 50.00 and 100.00 notes.

Population

205 million