Video - Discovering Brazil: From Emperors to FIFA

Did you know that Brazil was once ruled by an Emperor? Emperor Pedro II ruled Brazil for over 58 years, making him the country's longest-reigning monarch. Another interesting fact is that Brazil was the last country in the Americas to abolish slavery in 1888. The country also hosted the first-ever FIFA World Cup in 1950, where Uruguay famously defeated Brazil in the final match. And did you know that the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil is home to over 2.5 million species of insects? Crazy, right? So much history and biodiversity in this beautiful country! What other fascinating facts do you know about Brazil? Share in the comments below!