Brazil has many fine libraries and research centers. Transportation and Communication A highly developed air-transport system serves 30 major airports and hundreds of landing strips in small interior towns. Public pay telephones, operated with a prepaid token, are common. Telegraph and postal services are generally available and reliable. Theft of packages in the postal service has been a problem in the past, but recent information indicates improvement.
Brazil has the fourth largest television network in the world.
Health Excellent medical care is available in all larger cities for those who can afford it. Outlying areas are rarely equipped with adequate facilities. Although the water in most larger cities is treated, visitors may prefer to drink bottled water or soft drinks. Uncooked or unpeeled fruits and vegetables should be avoided. Lunch and dinner are the main meals, consisting of beans and rice, meat, salad, fruit, potatoes, and bread, with fruit for dessert.