What is the heritage of Brazil?

Question:People say that most brazilians come from european nations. Also, where did Lima originate from? I heard it was french..?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: People say that most brazilians come from european nations. Also, where did Lima originate from? I heard it was french..?

Lima means "lemon" in portuguese.

The first European settlers of Brazil came from Portugal, which is why Portuguese is the official language. There were also many African slaves, and of course, millions of Native Brazilians. Most Brazilians today are mixtures of these three groups. There are also many Germans, Japanese, and other ethnic groups.

Lima was founded by Pizarro, and was Spanish until Peru gained independence.