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Brazil: A primer on the 2014 World Cup host country

By Staff Global News

Posted June 9, 2014 12:14 pm

Updated June 9, 2014 12:47 pm

1 min read

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South America's giant, Brazil, is a vibrant but still-developing country with a rich history but challenging social and economic conditions for many. If there's a singular passion however, it is soccer. — South America's giant, Brazil, is a vibrant but still-developing country with a rich history but challenging social and economic conditions for many. If there's a singular passion of the country, however, it is soccer. Getty Images

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