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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... [read more]
Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... [read more] Blog: 10. Rio de Janeiro: Beyond Carnival
Date: November 7th 2006
Less than 24 hours after running 26.2 miles in the Chicago Marathon, I took my sore legs to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This economically diverse city has much to offer a curious traveler. Over 6 million people enjoy this mountainous coastal city which was colonized by the Portuguese over 500 years ago. Because South America is in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons are opposite ours and thus the ... read more
Date: November 7th 2006
Less than 24 hours after running 26.2 miles in the Chicago Marathon, I took my sore legs to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This economically diverse city has much to offer a curious traveler. Over 6 million people enjoy this mountainous coastal city which was colonized by the Portuguese over 500 years ago. Because South America is in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons are opposite ours and thus the ... read more
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