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Introduction Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world and largest country in South America

In 2010 the population of Brazil is 194,946,470 People. The official language of Brazil is Portuguese.

The currency used in Brazil is called Reais.

Foods Some of the traditional foods in Brazil are Fried corn mush, black eyed bean fritters, banana fritters, and pepper scented rice, Orange Salad, Corn cake, pudam (thick custard). Every day meals generally consist mostly of rice, beans with beef and salad



Traditional Clothing The people in Brazil wear mostly modern clothing such as leopard print, jeans, dresses (bright/colourful) and shorts. Swimwear is often small in size and shows more of the Brazilian Body compared to Australian swimwear. Brazilian people are said to be very fashionable people and like to wear modern clothing. Brazilian Art Most of the Brazilian arts are bright and colourful. Brazilian art is with many styles like Romanticism, Modernism, Expressionism, Cubism and Surrealism. Baroque was a common style in the 19th century

Sports The most popular sport of Brazil is Football (Soccer).Other popular sports are Basketball, Volleyball and Auto racing.

How Brazil has influenced Australian Culture Many Brazilians have immigrated to Australia, Since the 1990’s Australia has become the place that a lot of Brazilians come to try and find a better life. Some Brazilian influences in Australia have been the Australian thong brand Havaianas, Power Drinks like (Guarana). Some Brazilian restaurants have also opened in Australia in the last 10 years. Some people think that Brazilians have bought some fun and fashionable and party going nature to some part some fun and fashionable and party going nature to some parts of Australia.

References

Australian Social Trends 2007: International students in