Brazil, the largest country in South America and the fifth largest country in the world, is located in the eastern half of South America. The people of Brazil are famous for their outgoing, friendly, and fun-loving nature. Brazilian women are considered to be among the best dressed in the world. Brazil is a federal republic with 23 states. The capital city is Brasilia. Portuguese is the official language and it is spoken with a distinct Brazilian accent. Brazil has a population of over one hundred and thirty – eight million, which is made up of people of many different races and ethnic groups. A number of industrial products are produced in Brazil, including cars, chemicals, ships, machines, and military weapons. Mining is also an important industry. Agriculture is another important industry. Many crops are exported, including coffee ( Brazil is the largest coffee grower in the world), cotton, soybeans, sugar, cocoa, rice, corn and fruit. 61. Where is Brazil ? 62. Is English the official language in Brazil ? 63. Does Brazil have a population of around 158 million ? 64. What are the people of Brazil famous for ? 65. What is Brazil the world’s largest producer of ?