The mixture of races - among them Indian,  black, Italian and German - gave rise to the  term  " Capixaba " to denote those born in  Espírito Santo.

Minas Gerais is one of Brazil's largest states and the home of so many artists, political leaders, musicians, writers and presidents of the Republic.

Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's best known postcard. Its image is closely linked with the Sugarloaf and Corcovado Mountains, football, samba and the attractive tanned and vivacious people.

In the state of São Paulo, leisure is as varied as job opportunities, especially in the capital where there are many options to suit all tastes and budgets.