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The Brazilian Flag

Filed under: Brazil General - December 6th, 2004

Country: Brazil

Capital: Brasilia

Located in: South America

Language Spoken: Portuguese

Population: 180.000.000 people

Local Currency: Real (R$) - each U.S. $1.00 is worth approximately R$ 2.70

The Meanings on the Brazilian Flag:
Green - stands for the forests in Brazil
Yellow - represents Brazil’s wealth in gold
Blue - Brazil’s blue sky and ocean
White - Peace
Stars: Represent all the 26 states in Brazil and its capital
Phrase: Order and Progress

Famous Locations: Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Fortaleza, Recife, Brasilia, Foz do Iguassu

The weather: Summer time during 9 months of the year, winter months rarely go below 10C.