Brazil is a vast country in South America that stretches from the Amazon Basin in the north to the vineyards and massive Iguazú Falls in the south. Rio de Janeiro, symbolized by its 38m statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado hill, is famous for its busy Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, along with its huge and raucous Carnival festival, complete with floats, exuberant costumes and dancing. and samba music.