Brazil
Tuesday, 24 Oct 2006 14:46
Brazil remains one of the most popular destinations in South America thanks to the carnival atmosphere in many of its cities, long beaches and varied countryside.
Capital – Brasilia
Major cities - Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Salvador
Places of interest – Fortaleza, Manaus and Porto Alegre
Time Zone – GMT -2, -4, -3, -5
Language – Portuguese. Learn the basics of Portuguese at
www.bbc.co.uk
Brazil currency - Brazil uses Brazilian Reais. 1BRL is worth about 25 pence.
For up-to-date exchange rates see:
www.xe.com/ucc.