Common diseases in Brazil are yellow fever and, in some areas, dengue fever, but vaccines and oral medicines are available locally. So far, no outbreaks of bird flu have been detected. Some of Brazil's major cities have good medical care and advanced equipment, but health care is expensive. People with good economic conditions usually visit private hospitals, while the middle and lower classes usually enjoy free medical checkups and medical treatment in public hospitals. Local Customs and Regulations Portuguese is the official language of Brazil. The majority of the population is Catholic. Portuguese is generally spoken, except at some international airports, first-class hotels and local stores where English is spoken. For business visits, it is best to bring your own interpreter unless you are sure that the person you are interviewing is proficient in English. (1) Brazilians are warm, easy to socialize with, helpful and enjoy life. They pay more attention to appearance, conversation and demeanor. Don't talk too much and make too much noise so as not to affect others. People don't don't throw confetti or spit on the street. People should obey traffic rules and don't cross the street where there is no crosswalk. When a driver drives to a crosswalk, he usually stops politely to signal pedestrians to cross when someone is about to cross. Brazilians are public-spirited and focused on maintaining social order and not engaging in don't queue at shopping malls, movie theaters and stations. It is forbidden to dump garbage in the street and to smoke in no-smoking areas. (2) Brazilians accept gifts, like to personally open the gift bag, praise and thank the gift giver. (3) In social occasions, Brazilians, in order to show courtesy and respect for others, will listen attentively when the other party is talking, and do not interrupt others casually. (d) Generally do not ask others about their finances, salaries, etc.. For women, do not ask about their age or marital status. (5) According to Brazilian law, people must be buried or cremated within 24 hours after death. All people wear black for funeral events. (6) Brazil legally protects women. Once a couple divorces, the man must pay the woman's living expenses and the education of her minor children on time. If the man has money, the woman can also ask for a division of property. The exchange rate of the Brazilian currency is called real. Coin denominations currently in circulation are 10, 20, and 50 cents, and there are six types of 1, 5, and 10 dollar coins. Major Brazilian American newspapers list the latest exchange rates between the US dollar and the Brazilian currency on a daily basis. Historically, the name and denomination of the Brazilian U.S. currency have changed considerably, especially due to the heavy foreign debt burden and hyperinflation in recent years. It is one of the countries in Latin America with the largest devaluation of its currency. Since Brazil's independence, the currency system adopted to date is as follows: from 1833 to 1942, one mirex was equal to 1,000 reis; from 1942 to 1967, one cruzeiro was equal to 100 cents; from 1967 to 1985, one nuevo cruzeiro was equal to 1,000 old cruzeiro; from 1986 to 1989, one cruzado was equal to 1,000 nuevos cruzeiro; from 1989 to 1990, 1 new cruzado equaled 1,000 cruzados.On March 16, 1990, Brazil reissued the cruzeiro in lieu of the new cruzado at an exchange rate of 1:1.In this ancillary market, one cruzeiro equaled 100 cents. As of December 31, 1991, the buying and selling prices of the CruzeiroReal were 1,068.70 and 1,068.80 Cruzeiro to the U.S. dollar, respectively.In 1993, Brazil issued a new currency, the CruzeiroReal, with one Cruzeiro equaling 1,000 Cruzeiro. But the CruzeiroReal has only been in circulation for a year and a half. Brazil adopted a new currency, the Real, on July 1, 1994, with 1 Real equaling 2,750 Cruzeiro. At that time the exchange rate was R$1=US$1, with a high of R$0.83=US$1, but then it was devalued to a high of R$3.50=US$1. Then it recovered. The current exchange rate for the Real is: 1 USD = about R$2.3; R$1 = about R$3.5. Brazil Traffic Safety Public **** safety in the United States is poor, especially in Sao Paulo and Rio, where robberies occur frequently. When traveling in Brazil, be sure to pay attention to the safety of your person and belongings. Try not to go out without permission. It is better to go together. Valuables and cash must be kept safe. There are safes in hotel rooms for a small fee. After sightseeing and eating, before leaving the hotel, be sure to check your luggage in case you missed it. When entering and leaving the airport, please cooperate with the receptionist to watch your luggage. Robberies occur from time to time in major cities such as Rio de Janeiro and S?o Paulo. You should avoid walking alone at night. When going out, you should
Transportation in Brazilian America is relatively well-developed, with all major cities connected by air lines. The main means of transportation in each town are public ****cars and cabs. Cities such as S?o Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia have subways. However, due to the age and poor condition of the roads, visitors to Pakistan should choose a reputable company if traveling by coach. S?o Paulo is crowded and poorly managed, so buses should generally be avoided. Other cities are slightly better. Brazil has a tropical and subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of about 26 to 29 degrees. There are four distinct seasons, including a dry season and a rainy season, and December and January are hot enough to wear short sleeves. It is cooler in July and August. Just wear a long-sleeved shirt and jacket. The hotels in Brazil are warm and attentive, with a maximum of five stars, followed by four and three stars. The hotels are in good hygienic conditions, include breakfast, and include a 10% service charge. Other hotel charges include: long distance telephone calls, laundry, in-room drinks and snacks. Please bring your own dental appliances, slippers and other necessities; hotel rooms in Latin America don't provide boiled water. Ask at the desk if you need it. When you check in or out of the hotel, you should tip the bellhop if you need help with your luggage. The price per piece of luggage is about 1 reais. There are Chinese restaurants in the cities of Brasilia, S?o Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Recife. Among them, there are more Chinese restaurants in Sao Paulo, and Chinese food is cheaper and there is a large choice. Major tourist cities in Brazil: Rio de Janeiro, S?o Paulo, Manaus, Fosgua?u, Brasília and so on. Main Attractions: Jesus Mountain and Bread Mountain in Rio, Black River in Manaus, Tropical Rain Forest, Centennial Theater, Indian Museum. Itaipu hydroelectric power plant Foz Guasu waterfalls. Modern architecture of Brasilia. Other notes: Communication: Chinese cell phones can only be used in Rio de Janeiro and Manaus, not in other areas. Hotels are more expensive for international calls. Once connected to an international line, they will start charging whether connected or not. Methods: International 0021 country and area code, and Brazil 0021 area code. It is recommended to buy a local calling card or just set up a Brazilian cell phone at the airport, it is very cheap. Time difference: 10-11 hours behind China with the adjustment of winter and summer time. Consumption: In and out of the hotel, tip the baggage handlers, usually 1 bar per piece of luggage, and the driver and tour guide about 4 USD per person per day. Other services include a 10% service charge, so no additional tipping is required. Tip 10-20% at barbershops and beauty salons. Teenagers guarding your car at the curb will charge you $0.50 when you return to pick up your car. If you park outside a bustling nightclub or theater, these car-guarding teens will demand $1 or $1.50 in advance, so this is best paid for. Hotel fees do not include: pay TV, long distance phone calls, laundry, in-room dining, etc. Voltage is 110V in the cities of southern Brazil, mostly 220V in the capital Brasilia and northern areas, but most hotels have 110V and 220V power. The television system in Brazil is PAL-M and NTSC. When dining, only tea is included in Chinese restaurants, while drinks and desserts are not included in Brazilian buffets. If members order drinks other than those specified, they will need to pay an extra charge after the meal. Please keep your guide and hotel phone numbers with you and contact us if you lose them. On international flights to Brazil, you will be required to fill out an entry form in triplicate and keep it in a safe place. If you lose them, they may be detained by customs and cause unnecessary trouble. The Emergency Program requires the Embassy to issue a certificate similar to the Return to School Certificate.