South America

Brazil

Brazil is a country in South America. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.

Flag of Brazil

Quick Facts

Capital
Brasília
Continent
South America
Region
South America
Population
213.4 million
Area
8,515,767 km²
Currency
Brazilian real (BRL)
Official language
Portuguese
Calling code
+55
Internet TLD
.br
Time zone
UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC-02:00
Brazil map preview: -10.00, -55.00

Geography

Brazil is in South America, South America. Its listed coordinates are -10, -55; it has Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela.

Neighboring countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

People and Culture

Brazil uses Portuguese in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.

Food: Food culture in Brazil varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.

Short History

Brazil is recorded with the official name Federative Republic of Brazil. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.

Famous Places and Travel Facts

FAQs about Brazil

What is the capital of Brazil?

The capital of Brazil is Brasília.

What continent is Brazil in?

Brazil is in South America.

What currency does Brazil use?

Brazil uses the Brazilian real.

What language is spoken in Brazil?

Portuguese is listed for Brazil in this database.

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