Brazil
History
Declaration was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Brazil deep historical roots.
Recognition was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Brazil deep historical roots.
Brazil became a republic, replacing the previous constitutional arrangement.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Brazil.
Short facts
RegionEastern South America
LanguagePortuguese
Time zoneBRT (UTC-3, multiple zones)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Rio de Janeiro: Iconic beaches, Carnival, Christ the Redeemer, and Sugarloaf Mountain.
- Amazon Rainforest: The world's largest tropical forest, home to millions of species.
- Iguazu Falls: Spectacular waterfalls on the Argentina border amid lush subtropical jungle.
CityOpen BlumenauCityOpen BrasiliaCityOpen Rio de JaneiroCityOpen Sao PauloBrowseMore locationsTopicsTravel interests
Planning questions
What is Brazil known for?Rio de Janeiro, Amazon Rainforest, Iguazu Falls.
What is the capital?Brasilia.
Which language is useful?Portuguese.
When is the national day?7 September.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.
New Years Eve Copacabana
Festa Junina
Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Oktoberfest Blumenau
Brazil Independence DayFood & drink
Street food
CoffeeKnown for
Rio de JaneiroAmazon RainforestIguazu FallsBrasiliaStreet foodCoffee
Music & Culture
Amazon and wild nature