Brazilian population
Brazil has a population of over 200 million.
The Brazilian population was formed through a long process that resulted in the mixing of different ethnic elements. Initially, African blacks, immigrants from Portugal and native Indian people lived here..
In the 19th century, peoples from Italy, Spain, Germany, Portugal immigrated to the country.
Today the population of Brazil has the following ethnic composition:
- Indians and mestizos of Portuguese-Indian origin (North and West of Brazil);
- Africans (Northeast of the country);
- Europeans: Italians, Germans, Portuguese, Poles (large cities, industrial centers of the South).
On average, 22 people live per km2, but the most populous cities are São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and the Federal District of Brasilia.
Most Brazilians are Catholic (64%), as well as other religions (Protestantism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism).
The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In addition, German, Spanish, Italian and French are widely spoken..
Major cities in Brazil: Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Belo Horizonte, Porto Allegri.
Life span
On average, Brazilians live up to 73.
Despite the fact that medicine in Brazil is at a fairly low level (the state spends on health care only 9% of GDP - $ 1030 per year), Brazilians, on average, live long enough, since they drink little alcohol (2-3 times less than in Russia, Estonia, Korea) and smoke (4 times less than Ukrainians). In addition, there is a low rate of obesity among Brazilians (15%).
Traditions and customs of the population of Brazil
Brazilian traditions are directly related to the celebration of carnivals and other significant dates. For example, every year at the end of February, Brazilians put on a noisy, bright and cheerful show in honor of the Carnival. For 5 days, Brazil is immersed in the rhythms of samba (the carnival is accompanied by a parade of samba schools). Participants of performances (performances have different plots, but they are united by a common theme) will be assessed by a special jury.
Brazilians are devout people, so they never miss church festive services. So, they are in 35 degrees heat with street festivities, dances and songs, on December 25 they celebrate Christmas. As for the traditional Christmas dinner, there is always turkey on the Brazilian table..
Brazilians love children very much, so on October 12 they celebrate Children's Day - solemn services are held in churches, cartoons, children's programs and shows are shown on TV.
All kinds of contests are organized on the streets for children, and parents give them toys and educational games, and allow children to do whatever they want in the house: girls, as a rule, bake pies in the kitchen, and boys explore their father's garages..
Brazilians are sociable people who are always happy to discuss football news and politics.
If you are going to Brazil, please note that smoking is prohibited in public places..
