Rio Grande do Sul is a state in the southern region of brazil, 5th most populous state and 9th largest by area. Located in the southernmost part of the country, Rio Grande do Sul is bordered clockwise by Santa Catarina to the north and northeast, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Uruguayan departments of Rocha, Treinta y Tres, Cerro Largo, Rivera and Artigas to the south and southwest, and the Argentine provinces of Corrientes and Misiones to the west and northwest. The capital and largest city is Porto Alegre. The state has the highest life expectancy in Brazil, and the crime rate is relatively low compared to the Brazilian national average.5 Despite the high standard of living, unemployment is still high in the state, as of 2017.6 The state has 5.4% of the Brazilian population and it is responsible for 6.6% of the Brazilian GDP.
The state shares a gaucho culture with its neighbors Argentina and Uruguay. Before the arrival of Portuguese and Spanish settlers, it was inhabited mostly by the Guarani and Kaingang peoples (with smaller populations of Charrúa and Minuane). The first Europeans there were Jesuits, followed by settlers from the Azores. In the 19th century it was the scene of conflicts including the Ragamuffin War and the Paraguayan War. Large waves of German and Italian migration have shaped the state as well.
area (total): 281,707.149 km2 (108,767.738 sq mi)
population (2020): 11,422,973
population density: 41/km2 (110/sq mi) (13th)
The state shares a gaucho culture with its neighbors Argentina and Uruguay. Before the arrival of Portuguese and Spanish settlers, it was inhabited mostly by the Guarani and Kaingang peoples (with smaller populations of Charrúa and Minuane). The first Europeans there were Jesuits, followed by settlers from the Azores. In the 19th century it was the scene of conflicts including the Ragamuffin War and the Paraguayan War. Large waves of German and Italian migration have shaped the state as well.
area (total): 281,707.149 km2 (108,767.738 sq mi)
population (2020): 11,422,973
population density: 41/km2 (110/sq mi) (13th)
by bruhbrbhur July 07, 2022
The most famous quote from the film The Bastard Sword.
The pronunciation of "Grande" is butchered in the film to sound more like Shakespearean English. This is the only word in the film to do this
The pronunciation of "Grande" is butchered in the film to sound more like Shakespearean English. This is the only word in the film to do this
Look at him, thinks he's a man worthy of title. 6 foot tall, arms of tree trunks and hair of elemental fire.
...a real Grande Warrior
...a real Grande Warrior
by Mikey boy 101 July 30, 2018
Term used to address a Catan player of the utmost stature.
A player who has a distinct vision of the game and is able to bend the board to his will.
A player who has a distinct vision of the game and is able to bend the board to his will.
Marc: Man how are these guys so good at Catan?? I can’t seem to get a break.
Akshay: They’re grand settlers what’d you expect?
Akshay: They’re grand settlers what’d you expect?
by supremelordignacio July 18, 2024
by Johnathon Marshalis March 08, 2023
John: “My dad called me the other day and told me I’m about to have twin sisters. He’s 60 and I’m damn near 35!”
Jim: “You got grand siblings that’s crazy.”
Jim: “You got grand siblings that’s crazy.”
by MelaNova July 16, 2023
When four or more of your friends hook up with the same girl at different times. Can only be completed if each person goes all the way (i.e. hitting a home run).
by YaMumz September 10, 2014
by fullsend101 September 28, 2018