COUNTRY OF BRASIL Name: Location: Land Area: Population: People: Language: Religion: Government: Climate: Time: Currency: -

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3 COUNTRY OF BRASIL Name: Brasil (spelled with a S not a Z ) Location: Eastern South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean Land Area: 5 th largest country at 3.3M sq. miles (US = 3.8M sq. miles) Population: 198.7M (US = 313.9M) People: Friendly, warm, happy, youthful, healthy, and beautiful Language: Portuguese (not Spanish most understand) Religion: 70% Roman Catholic, very devoted Government: Federal democratic republic (similar to US) Climate: Tropical 64ºF-82ºF, June is winter Time: +4 hours from California in June Currency: R$ - Real { heh-all }, plural Reais { heh-eyes }, US$1=@R$2 Measurements: Metric system Power: 110 VAC 60Hz, same as US, outlets 2-pin possibly with US Health: Avoid drinking tap water, Mosquitos carry lots of diseases Safety: Do not show $, jewelry, or electronics Industries: Agriculture, mining, and manufacturing (aviation & auto) Infrastructure: Good in Sao Paulo & Rio de Janeiro Culture: Futebol (Soccer), carnival, music, ocean Tourism: Beaches, falls, nature/animals (Amazon & Paraná)

4 STATE OF SÃO PAULO State of São Paulo Name: São Paulo { som paulo } Location: South eastern Brasil, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Closer to the equator than Key West Florida Population: 43.7M Economy: US$850B (9 th largest in the world) and 34% of Brasil s GDP Industries: Commercial, financial, telecommunications, beer, and industrial hub Infrastructure: Excellent highways Tourism: Santos and Guaruja beaches, Campos do Jordão mountain

5 CITY OF City of São Paulo SÃO PAULO The Convention Is Here! Name: São Paulo { som paulo } Location: South eastern State of São Paulo, Slightly inland from the Atlantic Ocean Population: 19.2M (7 th largest in the world) Standard of Living: Highest in Brasil, Every amenity of life available Infrastructure: Good heavy traffic in the city (think worse than I-405!) Tourism: Ibirapuera Park, Iguatemi Faria Lima Mall, SP Zoo, Jardins or Moema restaurants (churrascarias), Avenue de Paulista, Museums

6 CONVENTION CENTER Name: Anhembi Convention Center Location: Avenida Olavo Fontoura, Santana, São Paulo - SP, , Brazil Phone:

7 THE PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE

8 VOWELS: THE PORTUGUESE A, E, I, O, U (English) ah, A, E, O, oo (Portuguese) LANGUAGE

9 NUMBERS: VOWELS: 1 - um 2 - dois THE PORTUGUESE A, E, I, O, U (English) 3 - três ah, A, E, O, oo (Portuguese) LANGUAGE 4 - quatro 5 - cinco 6 - seis 7 - sete 8 - oito 9 - nove 10 - dez

10 NUMBERS: 1 st LETTER VOWELS: OF 1 - WORD um SOUNDS: 2 - dois THE PORTUGUESE (in São Paulo) A, E, I, O, U (English) 3 - três D = J ah, > A, E, Dee O, is Jee oo (Portuguese) R = H > LANGUAGE 4 - quatro Roberto is Hoberto 5 - cinco H = silent > Hugo is Ugo 6 - seis 7 - sete 8 - oito 9 - nove 10 - dez

11 KEY NUMBERS: WORDS: 1 st LETTER VOWELS: OF 1 - WORD um SOUNDS: Hello = Oi {Oh-wee} Good Bye = Tchau (Cha-ow} 2 - dois Good Morning = Bom Dia {Bon Jee-ah} 3 - três Good Day = Boa Tarde {Boa Tar-jee} Good Evening = Boa LANGUAGE Noite 4 - {Boa quatro No-ee-che} R = H > Roberto is Hoberto Thank You = Obrigado (man) 5 - / cinco Obrigada (woman) H Pleased = silent to Meet > You Hugo = Prazer 6 is - Ugo {Pra-zehr} seis I = Eu {A-O} You = Você {Vou-say} 7 - sete We = Nos {Naas} 8 - oito He / She = Ele {L-ee} / Ela {L-ah} THE PORTUGUESE (in São Paulo) A, E, I, O, U (English) D = J ah, > A, E, Dee O, is Jee oo (Portuguese) 9 - nove Food = Comida {Co-mee-da} Bathroom = Banheiro {Ba-ner-hoe} 10 - dez

12 NUMBERS: 1 st TOUGH KEY WORDS: SOUNDS: LETTER VOWELS: OF 1 - WORD um SOUNDS: Hello = Oi {Oh-wee} Good Bye = Tchau (Cha-ow} 2 - dois Good Americans Morning = Bom Dia {Bon Jee-ah} 3 - três Good ão Day {ah-um} = Boa Tarde {Boa Tar-jee} Good nh Evening {nho} = Boa LANGUAGE Noite 4 - {Boa quatro No-ee-che} R = H > Roberto is Hoberto Thank rr {hrro} You = Obrigado (man) 5 - / cinco Obrigada (woman) H Pleased = silent to Meet > You Hugo = Prazer 6 is - Ugo {Pra-zehr} seis I Brazilians = Eu {A-O} You = Você {Vou-say} 7 - sete th {d} We = Nos {Naas} 8 - oito He / She = Ele {L-ee} / Ela 9 {L-ah} - nove Food = Comida {Co-mee-da} 10 - dez Bathroom = Banheiro {Ba-ner-hoe} THE PORTUGUESE (in São Paulo) A, E, I, O, U (English) D = J ah, > A, E, Dee O, is Jee oo (Portuguese)

13 You Need a Visa! Brazil Consulate of Los Angeles Address: Flynt Bldg Wilshire Blvd. Suite 300, Beverly Hills, CA Phone:(323) Visa Requirements: Visa Request: Visa Appointment: Passport with atleast 6 month validity Printed & signed receipt page (barcoded) with attached picture - from the online visa application 1 recent 2" x 2" color front view passport photo with white background Photocopy of your round-trip airline ticket with name, flight #, and arrival/departure dates Proof of residency - driver's license or utility bill Payment of US$ via a USPS Money Order to the Consulate General of Brazil Minors Both parents must sign the receipt page Original and one copy of birth certificate Notarized visa consent letter presented and signed by both parents

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