Brazil

Presents the geography, history, government, economy, and social life and customs of the South American country of Brazil, which has the world's longest continuous coastline.

Introduction

5

(2)

Geography

7

(12)

The Amazon

The central-west

The northeast

The southeast

The south

Climate

History

19

(8)

Expansion in the colonial period

The bandeirantes

Independence and empire

Reign of Dom Pedro II

The republic

Military rule

Government

27

(6)

The New Republic

Army colonels

Honorary colonels

Political awareness

Patronage

Economy

33

(6)

Inflation

Economic problems

Mineral wealth

Farmland

Industry

Environment

39

(8)

Nature's riches piled high

Problems

Solutions

Brazilians

47

(8)

Population distribution

Discrimination

The Indians

Sao Paulo: cosmopolitan center

Typical Brazilian figures

Lifestyle

55

(14)

``We'll find a way''

Intermediaries

Family ties

Friendship

The gathering of friends

Macho men

The girls from Ipanema

Women's place in society

Bringing up children

Education

Religion

69

(12)

Folk religion

African religions

Rural miracle workers

Language

81

(8)

Brazilian Portuguese

Alphabets and accents

Names

Body language

Arts

89

(12)

The national beat

Bumba-meu-boi

Musical instruments

Popular art

Literature

``The little cripple''

Brasilia's architecture

Leisure

101

(10)

Soccer is king

Beach fun

A view from the sand

Dance music

Music fever

Television soaps

Festivals

111

(10)

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro

Carnival in Salvador and Recife

Religious festivals

Food

121

(11)

Feijoada

Bahian food

Preparing manioc flour

Other regional foods

Customs

Drinks

Map of Brazil

132

(3)

About the Economy

135

(2)

About the Culture

137

(1)

Timeline

138

(2)

Glossary

140

(1)

Further Information

141

(1)

Bibliography

142

(1)

Index

142

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