Brazil is a country in South America, South America with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Brazil that most people don't know.
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.
Brazil is the only Portuguese-speaking country in the Americas.
The Amazon rainforest produces 20% of the world's oxygen.
Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup a record 5 times.
Brazil contains 60% of the Amazon rainforest.
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.
Brazil is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
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
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.
The capital of Brazil is Brasília.
Brazil has a population of approximately 215.3M.
The official language of Brazil is Portuguese.
Brazil gained independence in 1822.
Brazil uses the Real (R$).