How well do you know Brazil?

From the Amazon rainforest to Rio’s carnival, Brazil is home to some of the world’s biggest natural and cultural gems. But how well do you know South America’s largest country beneath the surface…

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1. There are 72 national parks in Brazil. Which one is pictured here?

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2. Which phrase features on the Brazilian flag?

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3. Which Brazilian city is home to the Museum of Tomorrow?

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4. Which is the biggest state in Brazil?

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5. In which year did Brasília become Brazil’s capital city?

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6. Brazil may be the biggest country by size in South America, but where does it rank worldwide?

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7. One of the most biodiverse places on Earth and home to over 4,700 species, which area of Brazil is pictured here?

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8. What are the key ingredients of the Brazilian dish, feijoada?

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9. Which Brazilian city is home to the historic Pelourinho area?

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10. In 2023, Brazil’s Constitution was translated into an Indigenous language for the first time. Which Indigenous language was it?

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11. The samba dance has its origins in which countries?

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12. What’s the name of this fruit that originates in the Brazilian Amazon?

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13. We all know Christ the Redeemer, but which mountain does the iconic monument perch atop of?

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14. Which Brazilian architect designed the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum?

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15. What are the only two countries in South America that don’t share a border with Brazil?

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16. The old town of Ouro Preto was listed by UNESCO for its cultural heritage in 1980. But what does Ouro Preto translate to?