Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 10 Lesser Known and Captivating Facts About Brazil. Pictured: Homes in Rio Janeiro Brazil is well-known as a land of beaches, ...

The fifth largest country in the world, Brazil borders every South American country except Chile and Ecuador. Brazil was named by Portuguese colonists after its red brazilwood trees that yielded a ...

Oct 2 (Reuters) - Following are some facts about Brazil's beachside city of Rio de Janeiro, which on Friday won the vote to host the 2016 Olympics. * The city got its name from Portuguese explorer ...

Oct 1 (Reuters) - Following are some facts about Brazil's beachside city of Rio de Janeiro, which is in the running to host the 2016 Olympics. The decision will be announced in Copenhagen on Friday. - ...