The Next World Cup Is in Brazil!

Football fans all over the world after enjoying the success of the world cup in South Africa have now set their eyes on the tournament which is be held in Brazil in 2014. A world-cup in Brazil surely has got many excited all over the world. The mega tournament which features 32 nations from all the continents of the world promises to be a grand affair.

This will be first time since 1978 that the cup has come back to the South Americas. The last time the tournament was held in South America was in 1978. Then, the tournament was hosted by Argentina. The tournament was also won by the host nation with the backing of the boisterous home fans to cheer them. Brazil also makes the entry to the world cup host nations list after a long gap of 64 years.

Brazil which has won the mega tournament 5 times bid for the world very early. The government in the country has already set aside a large fund for the organization of the tournament. Most of the funds are to be used for the up gradation of the stadium facilities, building new stadiums, beefing up the security system for the world cup, arrangements for the many foreign football fans who would visit the country etc.

Brazil has been the most successful country at the world cup as it has won the tournament 5 times. It has also produces many of the greats of the football world. Pele, Ronaldo, Garincha, Ronaldinho, Romario, and Roberto Carlos etc. the tournament will be totally different to the tournaments the world has seen. The Brazilian people are set to make the entire tournament like a giant carnival. Brazil is famous all over the world for its carnivals.

FIFA along with the Brazilian Football Federation and the government of Brazil have shortlisted 12 cities which will host the matches of the tournament. Some of the cities are Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Manaus etc. these 12 cities have been selected in order to highlight the cultural and the geographical diversity of Brazil. The host nation has a lot of expectations to fulfill after the successful hosting of the cup by South Africa. The Brazilian people are confident of giving the world a world cup they would have never seen before. Everyone now eagerly awaits 2014 to enjoy the thrills and excitement of the cup.

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Interesting facts about Brazil - soccer, beaches and beautiful girls!

Welcome to Brazil - home of Edson ARANTES do Nascimento.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Did Sie- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has a well-developed infrastructure, one of the most popular cities of the Western hemisphere. --Brasiliens most notable Landschaften--this tropical city is home to the Christ of the Redeemer Statue, was named one of the new 7 Wonders of the world. On the other hand the 2016 Olympics is in Rio de Janeiro-one of the largest cities in Latin America.

Geography

Did Sie- An area of 3, 286.478 square kilometers (8.456.511 square); has the Federative Republic of Brazil thus fifth-largest country in the world, according to Russia, China and Canada and America. Brazil is South America area less than half. This nation speaking Portuguese is surrounded by French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay. The jungle cover about half of the total territory of the country. In addition, the contains varied terrain plateaus, Plains, valleys and mangroves. Brasilia is the capital.

Tourism

Did Sie-Brazil is without a doubt a special country with rich biodiversity, heritage, magnificent scenery, beautiful beaches and friendly people. It is one of the most beautiful natural seascapes in Latin America. In this context, the South American nation developed world known for its splendid beaches, there are more than 7.490 km of coastline. It is also an amazing goal for fishing (with abundant species of fish). In addition, it has plenty of rivers, streams and lakes. In the past six years, the tourism industry has become a national priority in the Portuguese-speaking country.

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Did you know... From the 1960s to the 2000s, Brazil has four Oscar nominations for "The Keeper of Promises" (1962), had "O Quatrilho" (1995), "Four days in September" (1997) and "Central station" (1998). In addition to this, Brazil has a handful of famous artists in Latin America: Sonia Braga, Fernanda Montenegro, Carmen Miranda, and others

Football

Did Sie-Brazil has won the right to the FIFA World Cup 2014 host; the world's largest sporting event. In 1950, the global tournament in Rio de Janeiro was held. Football is the national sport of the country, which has won five World Championship from 1958 to 2002. It is also the birthplace of Edson ARANTES Nascimento, who was one of the greatest athletes of all time.

Music

Did Sie- Brazil's Virginia Rodrigues is Bill Clinton's favorite singer. Such as Gilberto Gil ("Palco"), Rita Lee ("Lanca perfume"), and Erasmo Carlos ("Minha superstar"), Rodrigues is one of the respected the most singers of Brazil. It has many beautiful songs like "Negrume da Noire" and "Salvador NAO inert". On the other hand, the South American country is also the birthplace of "Samba", one of the most popular dances in the Western hemisphere. Go thousands of people, including children to Samba schools in Rio de Janeiro!

UNESCO World Heritage

Did Sie- The Portuguese-speaking country has many miracles:

Historic town of Ouro Preto

Historic centre of the town of Olinda

Jesuit missions of the Guaranis

Historic centre of Salvador da Bahia

Sanctuary born Jesus do Congonhas

Iguazu National Park

Brasilia

Serra da National Park

Historic centre of São Luís

South-East Atlantic forests

Historic centre of the town of Diamantina

Cerrado protected areas

Fernando de Noronha and ATOL das Rocas reserves

Historic centre of the town of Goiás

Central Amazon conservation complex

Pantanal nature reserve

Beautiful girls

Did Sie-Since the 1950s Brazil become houses several beautiful girls on Earth. 1957 And 1958 he finished second in the Miss Universe pageant. In the 1960s, Gloria Carvalho won global Ieda Maria Vargas, Martha Vasconcelos and Maria da. Today there are five Super-models: Gisele Bundchen, Isabeli Fontana, Adriana Lima, Ana Beatriz Barros and Fernanda Tavares.

Alejandro Guevara Onofre: Free writer. Alejandro is the author of a large number of articles/essays on more than 220 countries and dependencies (and American States also), from Ecology, history, tourism and national hero, Olympic sports, external relations, and wild animals. In addition he published some books on women's rights, including "history of women in America" and "Notable Americans."

FIFA 2014 World Cup Soccer - Who Won 1930 Through 1962?

The FIFA 2014 World Cup comes to Brazil, but who won the first Championship and when?

The First Cup was in 1930 in Uruguay, South America. The tournament celebrated Uruguay's Centenary Constitution and because they were the 1928 defending Summer Olympic Soccer Champions. Thirteen Teams Participated, 7 from South America, 4 from Europe and 2 from North America. All the games were played in Montevideo, Uruguay, and the 4 semi-finalists were Argentina, Yugoslavia, United States and Uruguay. Uruguay defeated Argentina 4-2 in the finals and became first FIFA Champion.

The second FIFA World Championship was held in 1934 in Italy. Thirty two teams participated and 16 qualified for the championship round. Italy defeated Czechoslovakia 2-1 and became the second World Champion.

The 1938 FIFA World Cup was a staged in France as European War Clouds gathered and Italy retained it's championship beating Hungry 4-2 in the finals.

The 1950 FIFA World Championship was held in Brazil in June and July. This championship was the first since 1938 because 1942 and 1946 tournaments had been cancelled because of the European wars. Uruguay won the title beating host Brazil 2-1 in the final game in front of 200 thousand stunned Brazilian fans.

The 1954 FIFA World Cup was the 5th World Tournament and staged in Switzerland in June and July in the shadows of the Alps. The tournament was won by West Germany who beat Hungary 3-2 in the finals giving Germany their first title.

The 1958 FIFA Championship was staged by Sweden in June and the title was won by Brazil. They beat Sweden 5-2 in the finals for their first Cup victory. This was the only championship in Cup history in Europe a South American team won. The tournament debuted 17-year-old Pelé.

The seventh FIFA Cup in 1962 was held in Chile in May and June. Brazil won back-to-back titles 1958 and 1962. They retained their championship by beating Czechoslovakia 3-1 in the finals. This marked the second time a country defended a World title successfully.

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Looking Forward to a World Cup in Brazil?

As the world cup fever ended in 2010 in South Africa, the many million football enthusiasts look forward to the next edition of the world-cup which will be in Brazil in 2014. The 2010 cup was the first time the mega tournament was held in Africa. With the success of the tournament, there are great expectations from the next nation about their bid to host the tournament.

World cup 2014 in Brazil will be the first time the tournament has returned to South America after 1978. The tournament was then hosted by Argentina, who had gone on to win the tournament in front of the jubilant home fans. This is also an opportunity for the people of Brazil to show their cultural and much natural uniqueness to the entire world.

The entire focus of the world will be on the South American nation in the coming years as the tournaments approaches closer. Brazil is also the most successful team ever in the world cup. They have lifted the trophy 5 times. The last time they won the trophy was in 2002 when the tournament was co hosted by Japan and South Korea.

Brazil has shortlisted along with FIFA 12 cities which host the matches during the tournament. The cities have been chosen in order to highlight the cultural and natural diversity that exist in the South American nation. Some of the host cities are Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Natal, Manaus etc. Large amount of funds have already been set aside by the government of Brazil in order to cater to the needs of the tournament like the up gradation of the facilities in the stadiums, security, facilities to the visiting fans etc. This tournament would mark the return of Brazil as a host nation after 64 years.

The world in Brazil will be completely different as compared to the tournament being hosted in many other parts of the world. The large stadiums in Brazil will be change for all those players who are used to playing small stadiums in Europe and Asia. The world cup will have a completely different atmosphere and the people of Brazil are going to make it like carnival for which they are famous all over the world. Everyone now eagerly waits for the year 2014 to see all the stars of the football world in the nation which has produced so many stars like Pele, Ronaldo to show their skills and have a successful world-cup.

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Brazil in the FIFA World Cup

FIFA, which stands for Federation Internationale de Football Association was founded in the year 1904. Today it is known as Football world cup. The competition is held between the national football teams of the countries who are the members of FIFA. The history of the FIFA World Cups till date will be incomplete if Brazil is taken out from it. The matches played by the country have created sensation and have taken the standard of the tournament to a new high. Though the game was started by the English but this is also a fact that the Brazilians have given it a new definition.

Till date seven countries have won the champion's title till date. Out of these seven countries Brazil is the only country who has participated in all the tournaments and has also been the winner for five times. Besides being the winner for five times, Brazil has reached till semi-finals in three tournaments and also became the vice champion in two.

As Brazil is the only country to have participated in all the FIFA World Cup tournaments till date, the is fondly called "The Little Canary" by its fans. In the following tournament which is to be held in 2010 in South Africa, Brazil team will be a big challenge to all the other teams, as the team has really worked hard and improved its game even better. It is in full josh to face the challenge.

The 2014 FIFA world cup tournaments are decided to be held in Brazil itself. The country has hosted the tournament previously in 1950, when it reached till final but lost to Uruguay in the finals. The country won the bid for 2014's tournament against the other countries like Argentina, Colombia and Chile. The decision has given nightmares to the other teams as it will be a real tough job to defeat such a strong team on their homeland.

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FIFA World Cup 2014 - Expectations Flying High

The recently concluded 2010 FIFA world cup held in the African country South Africa has just arrived and gone, and everyone's has already got their eyes fixated on the host of the next world cup to be held in Brazil. All of the satellites are now redirected towards the South American continent where the action is going to be taking place. Every football loving person hopes and expects the Samba Brazilians to put up a better performance than the South Africans.

Owing to the very fact that, the Brazil is the home of football, the expectations are on a continuous rise. Having being the winner of the football world cup more than any of the other countries and being the one single nation to have the pride to have participated in all of the editions, the whole world does certainly expects to notice something out of the box coming in the year 2014. In addition, they have also won the Under-17 cup; they have grabbed the U-20 and they are also the winner of the CONCACAF nations' cup for a good number of times.

To your general knowledge, the ever so popular Maracana stadium is certainly going to be a football fan's dream place to watch the biggest event on earth. South Africa has already surprised the entire world by a supreme organization of the hitch-free tournament; they offered true world class amenities that includes the 8 quality stadiums, standard roads, top quality telecommunication services, pleasure of staying at the 5 star hotels, great tourist spots, sufficient security, etc hence setting up the pace which would be really a tough call for the immediate host to match.

They offered something which was totally unique in nature and maintained the African flavor all the way through and of all the beauties the Jabulani ball was at the same time problematic and reason to have fun. Now, the question arises what are we supposed to expect in Brazil? Are they going to offer us something which would turn make the Samba dance into a thing to commemorate al the way through? What sort of football are we looking forward to see there? It's pretty certain that FIFA clearly knows that the notion of the Jabulani ball did not function as expected - not a lot of goals were being scored; in spite, it led to majority of our favorite stars failing to perform at the world stage and thence not scoring goals. It has made the likes of stars like Lionel Messi, English star Wayne Rooney, Spanish great Fernando Torres, the likes of etc. not able to even score one single goal, owing to it's of its slippery nature and the property of not having directions.

It's certainly hoped that the FIFA World Cup 2014 host would be able to offer us with sufficient security to the players, the officials and last but certainly not the least the fans. They assured at South Africa that Brazilians have already started preparing for 2014 big phenomenon. Let's thence hope that we will have better stadiums, quality roads, good communication and quality accommodation. Then again, Brazil can't afford to perform the way they did it on the ground, and it's a no secret that the world expects a great deal out of her.

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Sporting Events Will Position Brazil As One of the Top Luxury Destinations in the World - Why Go Now

The 2016 Olympics and 2014 World Cup will affirm what many know already -- Brazil is one of the best kept secrets for luxury travel in the world, although most people only know the country for its natural beauty, Carnival and Caipirinhas. Future developments added to an already established infrastructure, supporting luxury travel across the country, not just in Rio de Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro was chosen to host the 2016 Olympic Games, the first time a city in South America has been elected. Additionally, Brazil has been selected to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Several development projects are underway to prepare for these events, and to showcase the country as a major tourism destination. In Rio alone, hotel capacity is expected to more than double from its current total of 22,000 rooms to over 45,000 to accommodate visitors for the Olympic games1. Brazil's Ministry of Tourism expects funding of nearly $17 billion from public and private investors for projects including transportation, luxury hotels, restaurants, and other tourist attractions in preparation for the games.

The development for 2016 does not mean travelers need to wait to visit the country. For instance, there are already several options for luxury destinations and accommodations in Brazil. The sooner those looking for off the-beaten-path places visit there, the more they will discover authentic experiences before it gets too popular and prices start increasing.

There are many under-the-radar, yet luxurious options including:

· Angra dos Reis - A short drive from Rio, its 2000 beaches, 365 islands, and upscale accommodations are perfect for travelers looking to get away from the crowds of nearby Rio de Janeiro.

· Trancoso - South of Salvador-Bahia, this beach has received lots of attention recently for being a hip, chic destination

· Florianopolis - Located in Southern Brazil, it's an island with 42 unique, paradisiacal beaches that differ from the rest of Brazil's coast

· Fernando de Noronha - An island 200 miles from Recife, is essentially a nature preserve, offering world class diving and eco-tourism options

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Three Tips on How to Visit the 2014 Soccer World Cup on a Limited Budget

With the qualification draw for the 2014 Soccer World Cup getting closer every day, many football fans are starting to make plans about traveling to Brazil to cheer on their favorite teams. It is already known how the places in the final tournament will be distributed between the different groups, and the pairings in the play-off games will be soon be determined. Fans are impatiently waiting for this news that will come from Rio de Janeiro at the end of July 2011 and are checking what options they have for traveling to Brazil.

However, visiting Brazil during this highly anticipated experience does not come cheap. The tickets are most likely to cost at least several hundred dollars each, with the tickets for the final games having a much higher price; possibly a couple of thousand dollars or more. Additionally, people from all around the world will be visiting the country at the same time and will need convenient hotel accommodation during their stay.

When the World Cup event was awarded to Brazil, the country was trusted with a very important job - to organize an event that will turn it into the football capital of the world for the duration of the championship. They have taken this job very seriously, and the world is expecting a memorable event; full of excitement and emotion - the specialties of Brazil. Brazil has already hosted a World Cup competition back in 1950, and has also won the FIFA World Cup five times, so expectations are very high.

If you are already searching online for soccer tickets for the 2014 Soccer World Cup, we have some tips to give you that will save you money:

Tip #1: Start your search from the official FIFA site

The best place to find 100% original tickets, and to avoid fraud while purchasing them, is without a doubt the official site of FIFA. Check there regularly about any news and updates about when there will be world cup tickets available. You will have to be quick, as the tickets sell very quickly. The tickets for the latest FIFA Soccer Euro Cup sold within just a few hours, so if you do not want to miss out on the event - make sure you keep up to date on ticketing for the World Cup. Buying from FIFA directly will also mean that you will save some money by not paying any extra costs or additional charges other online resellers might have.

Tip #2: Check for package deals at your trusted travel agent

Many travel agencies offer not only tickets, but a complete experience in Brazil during the event. Even if you go to Brazil just because of the championship, there is still a lot to see and experience. Some travel agencies have planned to offer great packages tailored to your preferred dates, requirements and budget. Most of the time, it is cheaper to get a full package, rather than get all the elements separately. If you are on a budget, tell your travel agent how much you are willing to spend and let them come up with an offer for your trip.

Tip #3: Buy early

It is logical that with an event of such scale the interest will be very great, while the available tickets and accommodation will be limited. No stadium in the world can fit in several millions of people, so if you want to be one of the lucky ones who will watch the finals live, you will have to be quick in buying your tickets. Thousands of people will be traveling to Brazil for the World Cup, so the earlier you make your plans, the better. If you are too late in ordering your tickets, you might have to buy from a reseller, which will mean that you will pay more than you should.

In conclusion, if you want to be one of the limited numbers of people to be a part of the unrivalled experience that is the 2014 Soccer World Cup, you should make plans early and check your options. Taking care of all the details in plenty of time will ensure that your time in Brazil will be unforgettable, and that you will have an enjoyable and emotional trip!

Property in Natal, Brazil - All You Need to Know When Choosing to Invest

Natal is located at the extreme northeastern tip of Brazil and as it has one of the best climates in the country, it is aptly named the 'City of Sun'. Natal is both charming and welcoming offering the best of both worlds - beautiful beaches and the convenience of a modern city with a wide range of amenities.

The 410km coastline is the area's star attraction with its semi-deserted beaches, big sand dunes, palm trees, tropical lagoons and charming coastal villages. Natal has received a considerable amount of investment to boost tourism and therefore Natal already boasts a good infrastructure for those visiting the area. It has long been a popular destination for domestic tourists and in the 1990s, the Portuguese, Spanish and Scandinavians were the first foreign charter tourists to arrive. In fact, the destination is becoming so popular, Natal has one of the highest rates of residency applications for any Brazilian city. Natal is also one of the four cities in north eastern Brazil to host the FIFA world cup in 2014. To cope with this influx, a new airport is planned which will be the largest in Latin America.

This internal and external interest in Natal is likely to be great news for property investors and there are a wide range of property types on the market to meet the demand. City centre dwellings are mainly apartments in tower blocks. However the real interest tends to be in property developments for sale on the coastline which range from low-rise apartments to large villas. Some of the coastal villages such as Pipa are already well known and are good examples of how simple fishing villages can completely transform themselves to much sought-after upmarket destinations. There are already plans afoot for large and prestigious beach and golf resorts in the area so make sure you do your research dependent on whether you do or don't want to be near these types of facilities.

Any buyer interested in purchasing property in Natal should put aside roughly 7.5% of the purchase price for expenses which include ITIV (Brazilian version of VAT), solicitors fees, registration of the deeds, admin expenses and legal fees.

Upkeep on a property also needs to be considered before buying: there is an annual real estate tax on properties in Brazil which ranges from 0.5% - 1% of the property price. In addition there may be maintenance fees payable on the property, particularly if it is a community style dwelling. Prices range from £40-£200.

Submitted by Alexander Wasastjerna at Brazilian Homes, - one of the leading Brazilian estate agents. Brazilian Homes carefully selects properties after rigorously assessing each area, developer and project to ensure it meets the company's strict criteria and high standards.

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3 Fun facts about Brazil

The world consists of many countries, which are filled with interesting facts and one such place is Brazil, the fifth largest country in the world and is located in South America. The official name of the country is Federative Republic of Brazil and the official language is Portuguese.

There are many fantastic things about this colourful place and the following some of them are.

World Cup

In most cases is not the first thing that comes football or soccer in the sense, if this country is mentioned, if you will. Well, did you know that according to the Federation International de Football Association FIFA as it is commonly known, the World Cup has won five times.

Yes, no other country in the world has done ever before therefore she has made history by winning this game so many times. The latest victory was in 2003 and it is currently number three in the world.

In addition they will be the 2014 football games hosting and this is the first time that these games in South America would take place. You could be a little bit more about these facts here find http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/index.html

So, if you're a fan this exciting sport, it's not too early to begin plans for the 2014 Games to be. Perhaps you can experience again the Cup to win and thus the story for the sixth time.

A cup of coffee

It produces more coffee than any other country in the world. It produces about 30-40% of them, and there are about 160 companies, which help in the production of it. Although it is, that they grow the beans for export, is also a national drink coffee.

Café being Manhã (spoken in the official language) the word for breakfast, according to promar international, and it is said to my coffee in the morning.

Royal acts

DOM João, Prince Regent of Portugal in Brazil after Napoleon Bonaparte conquered Portugal came in 1807. He would then set up his Royal Court as King João VI. Then, in 1822 his son Pedro I declared the nation to be independent and he an emperor, which the country into a European-style Empire.

Additional 1888 signed Princess Isabel, the daughter of Emperor Pedro II the Golden law or the Lei Aurea slavery here ended. It is, according to Deborah Kent book Rio de Janeiro, said was the Prince of a planter, "you have redeemed a race and lost a Crown."

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