Brazil is a very large and diverse country so it is difficult to characterize, but here are some fast facts about the country hosting WYD!
- Official name: Republica Federative do Brasil; the name Brazil is thought to come from the
brazilwood, a tree that once grew along the coast
- World's 5th largest country by area and population
- Population: 193 million people
- Official language: Portuguese
- Was a colony of Portugal until 1822
- Motto: Order and Progress
- Capital: Brasilia
- Largest city: Sao Paulo
- Currency: the Real (R$)
- Current President: Dilma Rousseff
- National dish: feijoada- a stew of pork and black beans with white rice, collard greens, and oranges
- Religion: approximately 75% Roman Catholic
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