Country Overview
Population
215.3M
215,300,000 people
Currency
Brazilian RealBRL (R$)
Languages
Portuguese
Timezones
UTC-5:00
UTC-4:00
UTC-3:00
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Brazil
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Country Map
BR
Capital:
Brasília
Region:
South America
Historical Timeline
1500
Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral claims Brazil for Portugal
1822
Brazil declares independence from Portugal
1888
Abolition of slavery in Brazil
1960
Capital moved from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília
Famous Landmarks
2
Christ the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro
Iconic Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ overlooking Rio de Janeiro
Iguazu Falls
Foz do Iguaçu
One of the world's most spectacular waterfalls of Brazil
Famous Cities
3
Rio de Janeiro
Famous for Christ the Redeemer statue, Carnival, and beautiful beaches
São Paulo
Largest city in South America and major economic center
Salvador
Historic colonial city and cultural center of Afro-Brazilian culture
States/Provinces
São PauloSão Paulo
Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro
Minas GeraisBelo Horizonte
Major Rivers
1Amazon River
6,400 kmSource:
Peruvian Andes
Mouth:
Atlantic Ocean
Flows through: Brazil, Peru, Colombia
Top Educational Institutions
1
#115
Est. 1934University of São Paulo
São Paulo
Public Research University