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Brazil Travel
Where is Brazil?Brazil is in Eastern South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. What is the Capital of Brazil?Brasilia, Brazil. What is the official language of Brazil?The official language of Brazil is Portuguese. When are the Public Holidays in Brazil?Independence Day, 7 September (1822). What is the flag of Brazil?
Brazil Travel Tips
VisasBrazil has a "reciprocal visa policy," which means that it requires visas of citizens from countries that require visas of Brazilians. Americans, Canadians, Australians, and New Zealand citizens all need visas (UK citizens do not) which can be obtained by applying at Brazilian embassies and consulates. Visas are valid up to 90 days before your arrival, then another 90 once you have arrived. If your visa expires while you are there, you can renew it for another 90 days. VaccinesBrazil requires all visitors to be vaccinated for yellow fever. CurrencyThe Brazilian currency is the Real. The exchange rate is approximately 1.15 reales to the dollar. LanguagePortuguese is Brazil's native language WaterIt is recommended that visitors drink bottled water BusinessShops and most offices are open Monday through Friday from 9 am. to 6 p.m. and from 9 am to 1pm on Saturday. Banks are open on Monday through Friday from 10am to 4:00pm. Most shopping centers and malls remain open until 10pm. Many pharmacies and small stores are also open on Sunday. Time ZonesThere are four time zones in Brazil. Electric Current110 or 120 volts Basic words and phrases in Brazilian Portuguese:
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with a large yellow diamond in the centre bearing a blue celestial globe with 27
white five-pointed stars (one for each state and the Federal District) arranged
in the same pattern as the night sky over Brazil; the globe has a white
equatorial band with the motto ORDEM E PROGRESSO (Order and Progress). 
