Brazil

Capital

Brasília

Continent

Independence Date

7 September 1822

Official LanguagePortuguese
Second LanguageEnglish, Spanish
Population~217 million
Passport ColorRed
Passport Rank#20
Dialing Code55
Country TLD.br

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

Coordinates14.2350° S, 51.9253° W
Bordering CountriesArgentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela; French Guiana (France)
Region / ContinentSouth America
Total Area~8,515,767 sq km
Population Density~25 people per sq km
Highest PointPico da Neblina – 2,995 m
Major RiversAmazon, Paraná, São Francisco, Tocantins–Araguaia, Madeira, Tapajós, Negro
Climate TypeMostly tropical with regional variation (equatorial, savanna, subtropical, semi-arid)
Famous ForAmazon Rainforest, beaches, football, Carnival, biodiversity
Major LandmarksChrist the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Iguaçu Falls, Amazon River, Lençóis Maranhenses, Pantanal
Official LanguagePortuguese
CurrencyBrazilian Real (BRL)
Government TypeFederal Presidential Republic
Time ZonesUTC−5 to UTC−2 (no DST)
Major ExportsSoybeans, iron ore, crude oil, meat, coffee, sugar, vehicles, cellulose
Visitor EntryVisa policy varies by nationality (some visa-free/eVisa); verify current rules

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