Brazil
Country
Capital
Brasília
Official Language
Portuguese
Currency
Brazilian Real (BRL)
Population
214.3 million (2021)
Formation
September 7, 1822
National Sport
Football (Soccer)
About
Brazil is a country made up of 26 states and a federal district, with Brasília as its capital. It’s the biggest country in South America, the fifth largest in the world by land, and the seventh by population, with over 212 million people. The majority of the country’s population is Roman Catholic and speaks the Portuguese language. It is famous for the samba dance, beaches like Rio de Janeiro, and the Amazon jungle.
Features
Brazil has a deep history and is one of the top 10 biggest economies globally, holding the most wealth in South America. It’s home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. It produces more coffee than any other country and ships out the most coffee worldwide.