The BIG Statue of Christ

Day 19

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November 16th 2007
Our last destination on our trip was Brazil, the largest country in South America. We flew from Egypt and landed in Rio de Janeiro Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport at around 5 am (Brazilian time). We were all very excited because it was our destination and we wanted to make it the best trip ever. We knew we had limited time and that we needed to leave early so ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro

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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