The people of Brazil are called “Brazilians.” The population is 186 million people and growing at a rate of .1 percent a year. 74 percent of Brazilians consider themselves Roman Catholics. The official language is Portuguese and the literacy rate is 86 percent. Average life expectancy is 71.3 years.
Brazil is one of the world's leading producers of hydroelectric power. Over 75 percent of its electrical power is generated via dam projects.
If you are considering visiting Brazil, you should keep in mind that crime can be a problem in certain areas. Use common sense and you will have no problem. Brazil is a blast, very cheap and gets a big thumbs up as a travel destination. Richard Monk is with FactsMonk.com - a site with facts about everything. Visit us to read more about country facts and more facts of Brazil.
Bahia - Brazil, Tropical Weather, Beautiful people and Great Golf Destination By Paulo Griiettner
When you think about Brazil, you instantly remember about Soccer, Rio de Janeiro, Samba, Carnival and more, but one thing you don't think for sure, is golf. Brazil is not realy very traditional in golf, like our "hermanos" from Argentina, where, just around Buenos Aires, there's more golf courses, than in entire Brazil.
But this thoughts is about to change, because in the last feel years, the "Golf Business" is growing, and growing fast, as well as a sport. Every year a massive amount of money is invested in this Business in Brazil, and as a result of this, in ten years from now, Brazil will become one of the most important destinations for Golf Lovers in the world.
Bahia rushed ahead of this race. It is a state located in the northeast region of Brazil, well known for it’s tropical weather, a place that winter never come’s near and famous for it’s strong culture. 3 of the top 5 golf fields of Brazil are located in this blessed state.
Terra Vista Golf Course Designed by Dan Blankenship, an former Pete Dye apprentice, that moved to Brazil, and became one of the best Golf Course Designer in South America. This 18 hole course, give’s you a felling of playing in 2 different courses. The front nine is played amidst the preserved Atlantic Rainforest, with its characteristic humidity, temperature and landscape. The back nine is played near the beach, with four holes overlooking the sea cliffs, offering playing conditions that are totally distinct in a stunning setting.
Transamerica Ilha de Comandatuba Golf Resort This fantastic Resort, was build it in a private island, near to the shore and has fantastic feeling of freedom. The Golf Course was Constructed as well by Dan Blakenship, the Comandatuba Ocean Course is between the sea and the mangroves in an environment dominated by centenaries coconut trees, sand dunes, beautiful lagoons and native vegetation. An 18-hole golf course totally integrated with the natural landscape of the island. If you like golf, this is the definitive reason for spending a few days at the Hotel Transamérica Ilha de Comandatuba.