Country Overview
Population
215.3M
215,300,000 people
Currency
Brazilian RealBRL (R$)
Languages
Timezones
UTC-5:00
UTC-4:00
UTC-3:00
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Brazil at a Glance
Comprehensive information about Brazil
Country Details
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Brasília
South America
Historical Timeline
Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral claims Brazil for Portugal
Brazil declares independence from Portugal
Abolition of slavery in Brazil
Capital moved from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília
Famous Landmarks
Christ the Redeemer
Iconic Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ overlooking Rio de Janeiro
Iguazu Falls
One of the world's most spectacular waterfalls of Brazil
Sugarloaf Mountain
Granite peak offering cable car rides and panoramic views of Rio
Amazon Theatre
19th-century opera house in the heart of the Amazon rainforest
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
Unique desert landscape with white sand dunes and blue lagoons
Pelourinho
Historic colonial neighborhood, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Oscar Niemeyer Museum
Striking contemporary art museum designed by Oscar Niemeyer
Famous Cities
10
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
Brasília
Modernist capital city designed by Oscar Niemeyer and UNESCO site
Fortaleza
Known for its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife
Recife
Venice of Brazil, historic old town, and cultural hub of the northeast
Manaus
Gateway to the Amazon rainforest and famous opera house
Curitiba
Renowned for innovative urban planning and eco-friendly design
Belo Horizonte
Capital of Minas Gerais, known for modern architecture and cuisine
Porto Alegre
Cultural hub in southern Brazil, famous for gaucho traditions
States/Provinces
Major Rivers
4Amazon River
6,400 kmPeruvian Andes
Atlantic Ocean
Paraná River
4,880 kmParaná Highlands
Río de la Plata
Tocantins River
2,410 kmBrazilian Highlands
Atlantic Ocean
São Francisco River
3,162 kmMinas Gerais
Atlantic Ocean
Top Educational Institutions
4
University of São Paulo
São Paulo
Public Research University
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Public Research University
University of Brasília
Brasília
Public Research University
State University of Campinas
Campinas, São Paulo
Public Research University