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🇧🇷 Brazil Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Brazil is a country in South America, South America. It covers a total area of 8,515,767 km² and has a coastline of 7,491 km. It shares land borders with 10 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
South America
geographical region
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Region
South America
sub-region
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Total Area
8,515,767 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
25/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
7,491 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC−3 to −5
UTC offset
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Independence
1822
established
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Climate
Mostly tropical, temperate in south
general type

Location and Position

Brazil is situated in South America, within the broader continent of South America. The country has a coastline of 7,491 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Brazil covers a total area of 8,515,767 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 215.3M across this area, the population density is 25/km². The capital city is Brasília.

Climate

The climate of Brazil is mostly tropical, temperate in south. The best time to visit is generally December–March (Rio Carnival), April–October (Amazon), when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Brazil

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Colombia
Bogotá
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Venezuela
Caracas
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Guyana
Georgetown
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Suriname
Paramaribo
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France
Paris
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Uruguay
Montevideo
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Argentina
Buenos Aires
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Paraguay
Asunción
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Bolivia
Sucre / La Paz
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Peru
Lima

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Brazil located?

Brazil is located in South America, South America. The capital city is Brasília.

How large is Brazil?

Brazil has a total area of 8,515,767 km² with a population density of 25/km².

What countries border Brazil?

Brazil shares land borders with: Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, France, Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru.

What is the climate of Brazil?

The climate of Brazil is Mostly tropical, temperate in south. The best time to visit is December–March (Rio Carnival), April–October (Amazon).

What timezone is Brazil in?

Brazil observes UTC−3 to −5 timezone.

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