Religion:
In present day Brazil, there is a diversity of religion. However, in the 18th century the major religion of Brazil was Roman Catholicism. This was due to Portuguese people who were the first settlers and conquerors from Europe. Many of Brazils population remains Roman Catholic, although other churches include Protestant, Methodist, Lutheran and Baptist. There are also small minorities of Jews, Muslims and Buddhists.
Climate:
Brazil climate is characterized by five climatic regions of Brazil: equatorial, tropical, semi-arid, highland tropical and subtropical. Brazil climate varies considerably from mostly tropical North to temperate zones lying below the Tropic of Capricorn. The seasons of Brazil climate are almost the reverse of the seasons in Europe and the United States.Most of Brazil experiences rainfall between 1,000 and 1,500 millimeters annually, with most rainfall occurring in summer.
Clothing:
True traditional Brazilian attire can be seen in the countryside, where men's clothing includes shirts, jeans and dresses made from inexpensive cotton. In Rio Grande do Sul, the cowboys (gauchos) wear a distinctive clothing: baggy trousers called bombachas, ponchos, wide straw hats and boots. The cowherds in the Northeast region wear a coat, hat and leather chaps. In Amazon, the native Amerindians wear traditional tunics and paint their faces. They use beads and feathers to decorate their bodies. They are known for their distinctive hairstyles and body painting. However, these days, many native Americans have adopted a contemporary clothing and lifestyle. In Bahia, many women prefer traditional African clothing that includes a bright colorful shawl, a long full skirt and a turban-like head scarf.
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