Brazil

About Brazil

Capital

Brasília

Continent

Independence Date

7 September 1822

Official Language	Portuguese
Second Language	English, Spanish
Population	~217 million
Passport Color	Red
Passport Rank	#20
Dialing Code	55
Country TLD	.br

Brazil Overview

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America and Latin America. It borders every South American country except Chile and Ecuador. The national capital is Brasília, while the largest city and financial hub is São Paulo; Rio de Janeiro is a major cultural and tourism center.

Brazil’s landscapes range from the Amazon Rainforest and the world’s mightiest river system to the Pantanal wetlands, Cerrado savannas, Atlantic Forest, and spectacular coasts with iconic beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema. Other highlights include Iguaçu Falls, Lençóis Maranhenses, and the colonial towns of Ouro Preto and Paraty.

The diversified economy features agribusiness (soy, beef, coffee, sugar), mining (iron ore, gold), energy (hydropower, oil & gas, biofuels), manufacturing, services, and a growing tech scene. Portuguese is the official language.

With rich music, cuisine, and festivals—especially Carnival—Brazil offers opportunities for students, professionals, and visitors in sustainability, biodiversity, logistics, and creative industries.

Quick Facts About Brazil

Coordinates	14.2350° S, 51.9253° W
Bordering Countries	Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela; French Guiana (France)
Region / Continent	South America
Total Area	~8,515,767 sq km
Population Density	~25 people per sq km
Highest Point	Pico da Neblina – 2,995 m
Major Rivers	Amazon, Paraná, São Francisco, Tocantins–Araguaia, Madeira, Tapajós, Negro
Climate Type	Mostly tropical with regional variation (equatorial, savanna, subtropical, semi-arid)
Famous For	Amazon Rainforest, beaches, football, Carnival, biodiversity
Major Landmarks	Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Iguaçu Falls, Amazon River, Lençóis Maranhenses, Pantanal
Official Language	Portuguese
Currency	Brazilian Real (BRL)
Government Type	Federal Presidential Republic
Time Zones	UTC−5 to UTC−2 (no DST)
Major Exports	Soybeans, iron ore, crude oil, meat, coffee, sugar, vehicles, cellulose
Visitor Entry	Visa policy varies by nationality (some visa-free/eVisa); verify current rules