The hidden meanings behind 27 pop songs, including âBaby One More Time'. Whether it's a sexual innuendo or just a lost-in-translation moment, sometimes we have to look a little closer at the lyrics of our favorite pop songs to really understand the real message. In Umbrella, the canopy is a symbol for protection, like a condom.
Brazilâs Amazon River basin, including the Amazon rainforest, is one of Earthâs richest areas of plant and animal life. The Iguazu Falls in the south constitute one of the countryâs most famous natural wonders. Brazil is the only Portuguese-speaking nation in South America.
The European settlers also brought ideas, innovations and belief systems with them, shaping the local societies significantly. All of these different influences have meant that the modern-day Brazilian culture is unique and very complex. At present, Brazil has a population of about 190 million people. Of these, more than half are white (which includes Portuguese, Italian, Polish etc... individuals), just fewer than 40% are mixed black and white and less than 10% are black. Approximately 80% of the population ascribes to the Roman Catholic faith. This is due to the intense Portuguese occupation of centuries ago.