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About Brazil:
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Brazil
spans four time zones: Rio and Sao Paulo: GMT -2 (GMT -3
April to October); Brasilia and Belm: GMT -3 (GMT -2 October
to March);
GMT -4 in the West.
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The
long-lasting impression most visitors leave Brazil
with is of carefree, colourful people dancing and
celebrating in the street parades at Carnaval, and
of a passion for life and exuberance of spirit that
charms visitors from around the world. |
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Capital: |
Brasilia |
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Currency: |
The Brazilian
monetary unit is the real (BRL), plural reais. There are 100
centavos to the real. (1GBP =
3.4351 Real
at April 08) |
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Flights: |
British
Airways offers a number of direct scheduled flights from
Heathrow, London, stopping first at Sao Paulo (for about an
hour layover) and then continuing on to Rio de Janeiro.
Another alternative is to fly from Heathrow, Gatwick or
Manchester to hubs in Europe or the United States, where it
is possible to connect to one of several international
airlines that have direct flights to Brazil. |
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Health: |
A yellow fever
vaccination is recommended for those travelling to rural
areas and other parts of the country. Typhoid and
Hepatitis A immunisation is also recommended. Mosquito-borne
diseases like dengue fever and malaria are prevalent and
insect protection is strongly advised.
Hospitals in the major cities are fairly good, but medical
costs are high and medical insurance is strongly
recommended. |
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Average property prices: |
One bed
apartment ................
Two bed apartment ...............
Three bed duplex penthouse .... |
£78,500
£89,000
£231,000 |
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Visa: |
UK passport
holders do not require a visa for either business or holiday
travel for stays of up to 90 days from date of issue. A
valid passport is required. |
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Climate: |
There are five
climatic regions in Brazil: equatorial, tropical, semi-arid,
highland tropical and subtropical.
The region has two seasons: a rainy season (November to May)
and not-so-rainy season (June to October). |
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Language: |
The spoken
language in Brazil is Portuguese, however Spanish and
English are also used in the cities.
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