Brazil
Brazil is a country in South America, South America. Its capital is Brasília, with a population of approximately 215.3M and a total area of 8,515,767 km². The official language is Portuguese and the currency is the Real (R$).
📊 Quick Facts about Brazil
Brazil covers an area of 8,515,767 km² with a population density of 25/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $1.92T ($8,920 per capita) and gained independence in 1822. It has a coastline of 7,491 km.
Brazil contains roughly 60% of the Amazon rainforest, home to 10% of all species on Earth. It is the only Portuguese-speaking country in the Americas.
✈️ Travel Information for Brazil
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🏛 Must-See Places in Brazil
The 38-metre Art Deco statue watching over Rio de Janeiro from Corcovado Mountain
The world's largest tropical rainforest, the lungs of the Earth
A breathtaking system of 275 waterfalls on the Brazil–Argentina border
Rio's iconic curved beach, one of the world's most visited urban coastlines
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What is the capital of Brazil?
The capital of Brazil is Brasília.
What continent is Brazil in?
Brazil is located in South America, in the South America region.
What currency does Brazil use?
Brazil uses the Real (R$). The international calling code is +55.
What is the GDP of Brazil?
Brazil has a GDP of $1.92T, with a GDP per capita of $8,920.
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