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Brazil!
Take a trip around the world and learn about new countries. This month we’re in Brazil!
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With 5 wins, Brazil has won the most FIFA World Cups of any country! Futebol star Neymar will play for Brazil at this year’s World Cup.
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The Amazon rainforest contains several million species of plants and animals, including jaguars and toucans. About 60% of this rainforest is in Brazil.
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Every March, the city of Rio de Janeiro hosts a giant celebration called Carnaval. In 2004, the event set a world record with 400,000 attendees!
Area (in square miles): 3,287,956
Population: 217,240,060
Capital City: Brasília
Region: South America
Official Language: Portuguese
National Animal: Rufous-bellied thrush