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Latin America is a region of the Americas. People do not completely agree which countries are in Latin America, but normally, it is the parts where Spanish and Portuguese are spoken (South America, Central America, and Mexico). Sometimes the Caribbean Islands are also included. Other people call all American countries where people speak Spanish, Portuguese, and French Latin America.
 

(retrieved from https://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Latin_America)
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Brazil

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The music of Brazil has influenced African, European, and Amerindian forms of music. Brazilian music has also developed its own unique style such as samba, pagoda, and bossa nova!

Brazil Fun Facts
  • It is the fifth largest country in the world.
  • Official language: Portuguese
  • Brazil is named after brazilwood.
  • The capital of Brazil is Brasilia.
  • The Amazon River that runs through Brazil is the second-longest river in the world.
  • Soccer is so popular in Brazil, almost every brazilian city has a soccer stadium.  Brazil has won the world cup a record of five times.


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Brazilian Instruments

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Samba

The Samba dance Brazil style is a tradition, a custom, the heart and soul of the music and dance throughout the country. It's a Brazilian dance with roots going as far back as the 19th century.

The popular Carnival celebration in Rio de Janeiro is known for the dancing of the Samba through the streets. It's a very quick dance with a lot of fun rhythm that naturally makes your feet and body want to move. 

Fun Brazil Songs

"Amazon Untamed" (Rio 2)
"Beautiful Creatures" (Rio 2)
"I Wanna Party!" (Rio 2)
"I Wanna Party!" (Rio 2)

Give Me Five Google Form-  Brazil​


References

Information and images retrieved from:
  • ​https://www.allaroundthisworld.com/learn/latin-america/#.Wm6Jm5M-dXg
  • www.allaroundthisworld.com
  • http://www.celebratebrazil.com/samba-dance-brazil.html​
  • https://www.allaroundthisworld.com/learn/latin-america/argentina-for-kids/argentina-tango/#.WneC55M-dXg
  • https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/argentina-facts.html
  • https://kidworldcitizen.org/mexican-mariachi-music/​
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