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What does it mean?
The speaker expresses surprise at the size of a country.
In plain terms
They are surprised Brazil is large.
What can you take from it?
Geography can still surprise even when known.

Where it applies

  • travel
  • casual conversation

Putting it to work

  • awareness building

Questions to consider

  • Why express surprise publicly?

Another view

This statement lacks substantive meaning.

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