subject: More Info On Visiting Brazil [print this page] Fast Facts About Brazil Fast Facts About Brazil
Sao Paulo is Brazils largest city with approximately 10.9 million people
A Brazilans life expectancy is 69 years of age
The main religion that is followed in Brazil is Roman Catholic
The population of Brazil is 184,184,000
Their main language is Portuguese
54% of Brazilians are of European origin
The Amazon jungle is the jewel of the Northern area of Brazil and is the largest area with the least people
Brazil is home to the largest species of monkeys
Travelling to Brazil
For those who are not familiar with the area, South America is not a place that should be visited without doing some research first. There are many differences between Brazil and western countries and you should keep these points in mind when travelling there:
Local laws apply to citizens, residents and tourists while some of Brazils laws may seem harsh, if you break them, you could be arrested and jailed.
Avoid demonstrations and protests there is much political unrest in Brazil and as a result these types of gatherings can turn violent
Keep your items close to you at all times pick-pocketing and bag snatching is rife in major cities of Brazil
It is a legal requirement that tourists must carry their passport or a form of ID with them at all times
Domestic flight delays are very common in Brazil make sure you plan for plenty of time in airports
These points have not been mentioned to scare you from visiting Brazil, but merely to prepare you. Once you arrive in the country, you will soon understand why many precautions must be taken to ensure you have the best time possible while visiting this incredible place.
Cover Yourself
With these added precautions, it is highly recommended that you purchase comprehensive travel insurance if you choose to visit Brazil, or any other country for that matter. If you happen to fall ill, lose your luggage, get robbed or simply misplace something, travel insurance can help alleviate some of the financial and emotional stress that is associated with the situation.
