Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Latin America
Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Brazil
This resource covers many topics about the South American country of Brazil. Subjects included are geography, architecture, languages, food, economy, sports, environment, population, religion, history, arts, and holidays. There is also a...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Brazil
Facts about Brazil including environmental issues, background, geography, biodiversity and ecology, ecoregions, government, people, water, economy, energy, natural resources, industries, and conflict.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Affirmative Action and the Usa
In this video from Wide Angle, two American NAACP lawyers arrive to advise Brazilian civil rights organizations, leading to a discussion of differences between race relations in the U.S. and Brazil.
Information Technology Associates
Immigration Usa: Abc Country Book of Brazil: Economy
This site has a detailed summary of the economy of Brazil. An overview is given followed by statistics on each sector.
Other
Ipanema.com: Rio De Janiero Parks and Top Sights
Resource presents information about the national parks in Rio de Janiero, Brazil.
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Organization of American States Children's Page: Brazil
Full of useful information relating to the country of Brazil. Topics covered include: population, language, government, economy, photos, national symbols, and folklore.
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Brazilian Institute of Museums: National Historic Museum
This is the official site of "The National Historical Museum, created in 1922, is one of the most important museums in Brazil, consisting of over 287 thousand items, among which the largest numismatic collection of Latin America."Check...
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News Central: Brazil Newspapers
Provides a list of all 44 newspapers in Brazil. Most are in their native language.
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Regional Arts and Culture Center: Canto Do Brazil
This website is a beautiful travelogue of photos and narration about four sections of Brazil.
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Brazil
Great resource for studying Brazil. Site contains general information about the country, interesting facts, information about the five regions, and resources for teachers.
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Virtual Brazil: Brazil: Travel to Brazil
Students can review Brazilian history starting in the 16th century, learn about the geography of the four different regions and hear the national anthem of Brazil. Includes a great deal of information about all aspects of living and...
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Brazil Landmarks Virtual Panoramic Tour
Take a virtual tour of Brazil with these beautiful panoramic photos. Simply click on a picture, VR Panoramas, then click on the photo you would like to view in 360 degrees.
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Ouro Preto
Official tourism website of Ouro Preto in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Read about its history, then take a virtual tour of the city viewing pictures of nature, parks, architecture, famous attractions and districts.
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Inpe: National Institute for Space Research
This site is the homepage of Brazil's National Institute for Space Research with links to specific programs in more defined categories like space and atmospheric sciences, meteorology, space engineering and technology, and more.
Oxfam
Oxfam: Cool Planet: Brazil Geography
An overview of the geography of the South American country of Brazil.
Oxfam
Oxfam: Cool Planet: Brazil History
A brief overview of the history of the South American country of Brazil.
Oxfam
Oxfam: Cool Planet: Brazil People and Society
A look at the people who make up Brazil including their history, living conditions, culture, sports, and more.
Oxfam
Cool Planet: Brazil
Travel to Brazil and discover information on its history, geography, people, and fun facts. Also, find out what Oxfam is doing to help the third of the population of people in this country that still live in poverty.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Perry Castaneda Library: Brazil Maps
Presents a great collection of maps all having to do with Brazil. There are country maps, city maps, and thematic maps that cover topics such as politics, geography, economy, land use, population, climate, and more.
eTravel Photos
Travel Photos From Brazil, South America
A beautiful photo journal of a trip to Brazil taken by Tony Costa.
The Economist
The Economist: Brazil
A collection of articles with an emphasis on the economy from a variety of news sources brings you current information on Brazil. Also provides a country profile with economic facts and data, a map, brief articles on history and...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Canela Body Adornment
Among the Canela of Brazil, adorning the body enhances appearance, signals changes in social identity, and expresses culturally prescribed values. View vivid photos of the different cosmetic treatments men and women undergo.
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Jc Online: Mitos E Lendas Nosso Folclore (In Portugese)
Interesting collection of 20 Brazilian folktales and myths from different regions of the country, such as the Amazonian rain forest. Includes stories of mythical cities, of creatures that haunt certain regions, and of a goat that eats...