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The magical country of Brazil is home to some flamboyant and carefree inhabitants, who bring colour and vivacity to the streets with bright festivals and carnivals and a lively atmosphere. It is this passion for life and exuberance of spirit that charms visitors from around the world. Tourists descending on the country's fabulous cities, such as hedonistic Rio de Janiero, can enjoy the five-star hotels, shopping malls, beautiful beaches, sunny skies and inspirational restaurants without really having to confront the hundreds of shanty towns (favelas) where the poorest of the poor eke out a living in the shadows of the skyscrapers.
Brazil had the opportunity to be a wealthy country, with agricultural and natural resources in abundance, however mismanagement and corruption were the cause of the countries lack of prosperity. Despite this, life for most Brazilians is a sensuous adventure and visitors inevitably will get caught up in the rhythm of its samba.
The country of Brazil covers a vast region and is actually larger than the continental United States in square miles and the inhabitants and history are a vibrant mix of cultures and topographies. The range is evident in the contrast of the Amazon rain forest to the mountain towns of Minas Gerais, the urban jungle of Sao Paulo and the vast central plateau around Brasilia and the world-famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. It all adds up to an exotic and exciting Latin American mix where the common denominators are samba, sunshine, sultry smiles and soccer.
