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Around the World in 80 Days – Brazil

June 28, 2021 – 10:00 am

South America
Capital: Brasilia
Language(s): Portuguese
Predominant Religion(s): Christianity

Brazilians are known to be very welcoming and hospitable.
Generally, Brazilians like to be close to other people. It is common for them to touch and hug other people when talking to them or being around them.
Brazilians are very caring. They are generally quite laid back, but they can be strict when needed.

When Brazilians turn 15, they usually have a big party or a big trip – it’s an important age for Brazilians.
Brazilians have countless religions. They are very relaxed about mixing religions.
Brazil has the most successful national soccer team. So far, they have won five FIFA World Cups.

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July 25, 2020 – 1:00 am

Western Europe
Capital: Berlin
Languages: German
Predominant Religion(s): Christianity
(Roman Catholic/Protestant)

Germans are often seen as open-minded, ambitious, polite, responsible and reliable.
Germans are interested in world affairs and/or cultural exchange.

Germans generally have a strong passion for soccer and are very proud of being the World Champions in 2014!
Even though the country is not that large (357,168.94 square km), you will find many different accents and dialects by traveling from north to south, and from east to west.
One of the best known quotes that shows the closeness of the United States and Germany is the one by John F. Kennedy: “Ich bin ein Berliner” (1963), with which he expressed U.S. support in the reconstruction of Germany.

Photo by: Stewart {flickr}

June 29, 2020 – 12:30 pm

South America
Capital: Brasilia
Language(s): Portuguese
Predominant Religion(s): Christianity

Brazilians are known to be very welcoming and hospitable.
Generally, Brazilians like to be close to other people. It is common for them to touch and hug other people when talking to them or being around them.
Brazilians are very caring. They are generally quite laid back, but they can be strict when needed.

When Brazilians turn 15, they usually have a big party or a big trip – it’s an important age for Brazilians.
Brazilians have countless religions. They are very relaxed about mixing religions.
Brazil has the most successful national soccer team. So far, they have won five FIFA World Cups.

Learn more: