There are many places in prospect in southern Hemisphere countries. Santa Maria is one of them which is a city and municipality in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul, the southernmost state of Brazil. Actually, it is a fashionable city with many modern things such as jewelry cards. It is known for the Federal University of Santa Maria and a number of other private universities and colleges. Because of the large number of college age students, the city has a relatively young population. Santa Maria is also known for its military contingent – the second largest in Brazil. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people from all over Brazil join in the celebrations.

Santa Maria is the location of the Santa Maria Air Force Base of the Brazilian Air Force, which houses four units. It is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Santa Maria. Santa Maria is known regionally for its fast food,jewelry cards, boasting numerous burger places and pizza restaurants that serve many uncommon varieties, both savories. It is the largest city in the central region of the state, concentrating 36.40% of this region's population. During the period between 2000 and 2010, Santa Maria had a demographic high growth rate.

With the arrival of Spanish and Portuguese this border region was a witness to innumerable battles between rival groups and jewelry cards. Finally in 18th Century the border between the two colonies was established by a commission. This commission set up camp on the site of present-day Santa Maria. The camp was known as Acampamento de Santa Maria, later adding Boca do Monte to the name. 1828 saw the arrival of the 28th Battalion of Foreigners, made up of hired Germans to fight against the inhabitants of present-day Uruguay in the Cisplatine War. After the war many of the soldiers decided to stay in Santa Maria beginning the cycle of German colonization.