Directory of Brazil Resources

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This category lists sites that introduce young people to the culture of Brazil. It includes sites about the beliefs, values, lifestyles, and skills of various people groups.

Resources in This Category

• BBC News - Country Profile: Brazil

  http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-18909529
  Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news.

• Brazilian Cacti Project

  http://www.brcactaceae.org/
  Dedicated to the popularization and conservation of Brazilian cacti. Includes information on Brazil's environment. [English, Portuguese]

• Brazilian Embassy in Washington, D.C.

  http://washington.itamaraty.gov.br/
  Official site provides news, information and photos about the country and its culture, tourism, trade and foreign affairs along with consular services.

• CIA World Factbook - Brazil

  https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/br.html
  Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.

• Fact Monster - Brazil

  http://www.factmonster.com/country/brazil.html
  Fast facts and information for kids about the country's geography, government, history, economy, land and people.

• Federative Republic of Brazil

  http://www.brasil.gov.br/
  Official site provides news and information about government structure, events, programs and projects, tourism, economy and business. [English, Portuguese, Spanish]

• Geographia: Brazil

  http://www.geographia.com/brazil/
  Brief descriptions of history and culture.

• Lonely Planet - Brazil

  http://www.lonelyplanet.com/brazil
  Comprehensive facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country.

• University of Texas Libraries - Brazil Maps

  http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/brazil.html
  Country, city and thematic maps from the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas, along with links to maps on other web sites.

• US Department of State - Brazil

  http://www.state.gov/p/wha/ci/br/
  Country portal offers a map and links to Background Notes, Country Study, the US embassy and the current ambassador, press releases, fact sheets, annual Human Rights Reports and other major reports including Industry Market Reports.

• US Library of Congress - Country Study: Brazil

  http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/brtoc.html
  April 1997 country profile provides information about its historical setting, society and environment, economy, government and politics, and national security.

• World Health Organization (WHO) - Brazil

  http://www.who.int/countries/bra/en/
  UN health agency provides news, information and statistics on the country's public health issues and services, professional health workers, disease outbreaks, and government legislation and expenditures.

Other Languages

• Español

 

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