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Brazil in a few numbers
There are so many interesting things to learn about Brazil. It has the largest population in South America; it is the largest producer of coffee in the world. We could fill an entire post with superlatives! In this post we will include 10 interesting facts about our native country.
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The volume of the Amazon River is 11 times larger than that of the Mississippi River. The daily flow of water drained into the Atlantic Ocean would be enough to cover New York's water supply for 9 years!
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The largest toad species is native to Brazil. Its name is Golias, and it can reach up to 30 centimetres and 3.3kg!
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One in ten species living in the planet is original from Brazil. This is not surprising, though, the Amazon River has over 3,000 species of freshwater fish, 2.5 million species of insects, over 370 types of reptiles, over 1,300 butterfly species, 400 mammal species, over 900 different types of tarantulas, and the list goes on. It also has the biggest variety of monkey species in the world - over 80.
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Brazil has won the World Cup 5 times, more than any other country; and has been the only country to play in every World Cup tournament.
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Angra do Reis, in Rio de Janeiro, has 365 offshore islands.
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Brazil has the largest Japanese community outside Japan - 1,500,000 people. Most of the community can be found in São Paulo.
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São Paulo has the 3rd busiest helicopter traffic in the world.
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When the first Portuguese settlers arrived in Brazil there were over 6 million native indigenous people; today there are around 300 thousand belonging to 215 tribes, 55 of which do not have any contact with modern civilisation.
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There are 81 currencies in Brazil besides the Real. In certain provinces alternative social currencies have been created in order to stimulate the economy. They can be found in Ceará, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Piauí.
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São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil - and South America - with a population of over 11 million inhabitants. It is also the seventh largest city in the world.
Do you know any other interesting facts about Brazil? Share them with us in the comments section below.
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A few sources (in Portuguese): LexioPhiles, Mundo Interativo, Governo do Estado de São Paulo.
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Featured photo credit: Denise Mayumi.
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Our dress code is “elegant smart casual”. We do not require gentlemen to wear jacket and tie, however, we do not permit sportswear (gym wear) or beachwear.Children
We welcome children of all ages and believe we provide a great atmosphere for families to enjoy the restaurant experience. In the evening if guests wish to make a reservation with children under the age of 8 please do so for no later than 6pm (reservation durations vary depending on the number of guests so please note the reservation cannot go beyond 8pm). When making a reservation please count children in the total number of guests and let us know if you need a high chair or space for a pram/pushchair.
Please note: We politely request that children are always supervised and remain seated at the table to allow our teams and other guests to move around the restaurant safely and maintain physical distance.
Lastly, please note that children under 16 years of age need to be accompanied by an adult to dine.Cancellations & Deposits
We might require card details for some reservations. Your card will not be charged upon booking and your details will be securely processed by Stripe.If you no longer wish to keep your reservation, please let us know with as much notice as possible. Should you cancel your reservation or reduce the booking size less than 24 hours before your reservation date and time, a charge of £10.00 per guest will be processed.
Halal Selection
Halal reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.Allergens
The team at Fazenda take food safety very seriously and particularly so when it concerns allergens in food. On our website you can view allergen information on our Menu page. When visiting us you'll have access to it via our menus and also on our Market Table.Smoking
In line with legislation passed in 2007 Fazenda is a no-smoking restaurant. We do not allow e-cigarettes inside either.Pets & Guide Dogs
Animals are not accepted unless assisting guests with additional needs.Photography
Guests are allowed to take photos and videos for personal use inside the private dining room, gardens and on the terrace. At the moment we are not able to accommodate any photography requests for professional or educational purposes until further notice.FAQs
**What are your opening days and times? **
To view each restaurant opening times please click on Locations and choose your local Fazenda.Are you accepting walk-ins?
We are now accepting walk-ins once again.How can I make a reservation?
You can make a reservation via our website or by contacting your local Fazenda by clicking on Locations.Do I need to pay a deposit for my reservation?
We might require card details for some reservations. Your card will not be charged upon booking and your details will be securely processed by Stripe.If you no longer wish to keep your reservation, please let us know with as much notice as possible. Should you cancel your reservation or reduce the booking size less than 24 hours before your reservation date and time, a charge of £10.00 per guest will be processed.
Can I have drinks at the bar?
Absolutely, and reservations are not needed in advance for our bar areas.Are Christmas reservations available?
They are indeed, via our reservations page.