Larger than the continental U.S., Brazil has a wide variety of climates and cultures. From the Amazonian rainforest to the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is exciting and diverse. Despite the immense expanses of the interior, roughly two-thirds of Brazil's population live on or near the coast; and well over half live in cities—even in the Amazon. It's fair to say that nowhere in the world do people know how to enjoy themselves more—most famously in the annual celebrations of Carnaval, but reflected, too, in the lively year-round nightlife that you'll find in any decent-sized town. The country has superb music and dancing; rich regional cuisines; and in the relaxed and tolerant social attitudes. Celebration is a natural part of everyday life in Brazil.
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