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Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: Brasil or República Federativa do Brasil, listen (help·info)), is the largest and most populous country in Latin America, and the fifth largest in the world in both area and population. Its territory covers 8,514,877 km² between central South America and the Atlantic Ocean, and it is the eastern-most country of the Americas. It borders Venezuela, Suriname, Guyana and the department of French Guiana to the north, Uruguay to the south, Argentina and Paraguay to the southwest, Bolivia and Peru to the west, and Colombia to the northwest. The only South American countries not bordered by Brazil are Ecuador and Chile. The Brazilian coastline covers 7,367 km to the east. Numerous archipelagos are part of the Brazilian territory, such as Penedos de São Pedro e São Paulo, Fernando de Noronha, Trindade e Martim Vaz and Atol das Rocas.
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Articles on culture, people and beach life. Includes sections on music, health and beach life.
http://www.roadjunky.com/brazil/guide_brazil.shtml
Listings of places to stay and local guides as well as an introduction to the beliefs and spirits of the local tribes
http://www.amazonbrasil.com.br/1index.php
Located in the southern state of Rio de Janeiro Brasil. Contact information and facilities.
http://www.angraonline.com/english/
Information and resources on traveling to Brazil.
http://travel.aol.com/guides/brazil
Information site containing links and passport information.
http://www.geocities.com/manaus_amazonas/
Information and tips about sightseeings, gastronomy, hotels, restaurants, transportation, and leisure.
http://www.brazilonboard.com
Travel and tour information and tips on planning group tours.
http://braziltravelnews.com/
Multimedia guide with information about the country and links to related resources.
http://www.travelnotes.org/LatinAmerica/Brazil/
A hip travel guide to the country includes information on areas and cities, travel tips, and features on events, activities, art and culture. [English, Portuguese]
http://www.brazilmax.com/
Tourist and business travel information with facts on climate, visa, health, passport, currency and customs requirements.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/country_guide.ehtml?i=bra
A brief history about Brazilian culture. The guide includes places to visit and where to eat and drink.
http://www.gonetobrazil.com
Explores perceptions of foreigners and differences in culture. Includes sections on Rio de Janeiro and Carnival.
http://www.gringoguides.com
Adventure and experiential travel agency provides traveller-written journals, travel reviews and photos.
http://community.iexplore.com/planning/journalRegion.asp?LocationID=131
A trip guide, planner by two Holland citizens, to Brazil, Rio, Cuiaba, Manaus and other localities.
http://www.jeroen-bossenbroek.nl
Comprehensive facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/south-america/brazil
Apartments and penthouses for rental in rio de janeiro, Brazil. They are located at safe residential area in front of beach.
http://www.rioapartmentsrental.com/
Amazon information and tours. Flora and fauna descriptions and images included.
http://www.geocities.com/therainforestguide/
Offers Background Notes and travel information including entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1072.html
Features basic travel information and sections on selected destinations within the country.
http://wordtravels.com/Travelguide/Countries/Brazil/
Collaborative guide to Brazil with extensive sections on the history and economy of the country
http://www.world66.com/southamerica/brazil
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