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Country in South America

Brazil

Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country, a land of Carnival, the Amazon, world-class football, and extraordinary biodiversity spanning tropical and subtropical zones.

CapitalBrasilia
LanguagePortuguese
CurrencyBrazilian real
Population213.4M

Key Facts

CapitalBrasilia
RegionEastern South America
GovernmentFederal presidential republic
Independence1822
Area8,515,767 km2
Population density25/km2
Time zoneBRT (UTC-3, multiple zones)
Calling code+55
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.760
Safety index
23.0
Internet access
84%
Life expectancy
75.5

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Pico da Neblina2,994 m
Pico 31 de Março2,974 m
Pico da Bandeira2,892 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity88%
  • No religion8%
  • Spiritism2%
  • Other2%

Why Visit

Rio de JaneiroIconic beaches, Carnival, Christ the Redeemer, and Sugarloaf Mountain.
Amazon RainforestThe world's largest tropical forest, home to millions of species.
Iguazu FallsSpectacular waterfalls on the Argentina border amid lush subtropical jungle.
CarnivalRio and Salvador host the world's most extravagant annual street festival.
Fernando de NoronhaPristine volcanic archipelago with crystal-clear waters and sea turtles.

Top 3 Cities by Population

São Paulo
12.3M
Rio de Janeiro
6.8M
Brasília
3.1M

Climate Overview

23CJan avg.
22CJul avg.
1,761 mmYearly rainfall
Tropical to subtropicalClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyBrazilian real
Official languagePortuguese
National day7 September
Electricity127/220V, Type N