Brazil

Extracted Attributes

• Capital

  Brasília

• Location

  South America, Latin America

• Area Rank

  5th largest globally

• Population

  Over 217 million people

• Time Zones

  Spans four time zones (UTC-5 to UTC-3)

• Total Area

  8,515,767.049 km2 (3,287,956 sq mi)

• Economy Rank

  Among the 10 largest economies in the world (nominal and PPP terms)

• Economy Type

  Emerging, upper-middle-income economy, newly industrialized country

• Major Exports

  Agricultural goods, mineral resources, manufactured products

• Official Name

  Federative Republic of Brazil

• Government Type

  Democratic Federal Republic

• Population Rank

  7th largest globally

• Coastline Length

  7,491 kilometers (4,655 mi) along the Atlantic Ocean

• Largest Producer

  Coffee (for the last 150 years)

• Biodiversity Rank

  1st among 17 megadiverse countries

• Landmass Coverage

  Approximately half of South America

• Official Language

  Portuguese

• Largest Economy In

  Latin America and the Southern Hemisphere

• Most Populous City

  São Paulo

• Religious Majority

  Roman Catholic

• GDP per capita (2024)

  $10,616

• Geographic Coordinates

  Point(-53.0 -14.0)

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites Rank

  13th globally

Timeline

• The territory which would become Brazil was inhabited by various indigenous peoples. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  Before 1500

• Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral landed and claimed the discovered land for the Portuguese Empire. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  1500-04-22

• The capital of the Portuguese Empire was transferred from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro. (Source: DBPedia)

  1808-01-01

• Brazil was elevated to the rank of a united kingdom with Portugal, forming the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  1815-01-01

• Prince Pedro of Braganza declared the country's independence from Portugal, establishing the Empire of Brazil. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, Wikidata, DBPedia)

  1822-09-07

• Brazil's first constitution was ratified, establishing a bicameral legislature (National Congress) and enshrining freedoms, but retaining slavery. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  1824-01-01

• Slavery was finally abolished in Brazil. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  1888-05-13

• Brazil became a presidential republic following a military coup d'état, ending the Empire of Brazil. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  1889-11-15

• An armed revolution ended the First Republic and brought Getúlio Vargas to power. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  1930-10-24

• Getúlio Vargas assumed dictatorial powers following a self-coup, marking the beginning of the Estado Novo. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)

  1937-11-10

• Democracy was restored after Vargas' ousting. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1945-10-29

• An authoritarian military dictatorship emerged with support from the United States. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  1964-03-31

• Civilian governance resumed after the end of the military dictatorship. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  1985-03-15

• Brazil's current constitution was enacted, defining it as a democratic federal republic. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  1988-10-05

Brazil

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America and a founding member of BRICS. It is also the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh-largest by population, with over 213 million people. The country is a federation composed of 26 states and a Federal District, which hosts the capital, Brasília. Its most populous city is São Paulo, followed by Rio de Janeiro. Brazil has the most Portuguese speakers in the world and is the only country in the Americas where Portuguese is an official language. Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Brazil has a coastline of 7,491 kilometers (4,655 mi). Covering roughly half of South America's land area, it borders all other countries and territories on the continent except Ecuador and Chile. Brazil encompasses a wide range of tropical and subtropical landscapes, as well as wetlands, savannas, plateaus, and low mountains. It contains most of the Amazon basin, including the world's largest river system and most extensive virgin tropical forest. Brazil has diverse wildlife, a variety of ecological systems, and extensive natural resources spanning numerous protected habitats. The country ranks first among 17 megadiverse countries, with its natural heritage being the subject of significant global interest, as environmental degradation (through processes such as deforestation) directly affect global issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss. Brazil was inhabited by various indigenous peoples prior to the landing of Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral in 1500. It was claimed and settled by Portugal, which imported enslaved Africans to work on plantations. Brazil remained a colony until 1815, when it was elevated to the rank of a united kingdom with Portugal after the transfer of the Portuguese court to Rio de Janeiro. Prince Pedro of Braganza declared the country's independence in 1822 and, after waging a war against Portugal, established the Empire of Brazil. Brazil's first constitution in 1824 established a bicameral legislature, now called the National Congress, and enshrined principles such as freedom of religion and the press, but retained slavery, which was gradually abolished throughout the 19th century until its final abolition in 1888. Brazil became a presidential republic following a military coup d'état in 1889. An armed revolution in 1930 put an end to the First Republic and brought Getúlio Vargas to power. While initially committing to democratic governance, Vargas assumed dictatorial powers following a self-coup in 1937, marking the beginning of the Estado Novo, in which he oversaw Brazil's involvement in World War II. Democracy was restored after Vargas' ousting in 1945. An authoritarian military dictatorship emerged in 1964 with support from the United States and ruled until 1985, after which civilian governance resumed. Brazil's current constitution, enacted in 1988, defines it as a democratic federal republic. Brazil is a regional and middle power and rising global power. It is an emerging, upper-middle income economy and newly industrialized country, with one of the 10 largest economies in the world in both nominal and PPP terms, the largest economy in Latin America and the Southern Hemisphere, and the largest share of wealth in South America. With a complex and highly diversified economy, Brazil is one of the world's major or primary exporters of various agricultural goods, mineral resources, and manufactured products. The country ranks thirteenth in the world by number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Brazil is a founding member of the United Nations, the G20, BRICS, G4, Mercosur, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States, and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries; it is also an observer state of the Arab League and a major non-NATO ally of the United States.

Web Search Results

• Brazil - Wikipedia

  Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is also the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh-largest by population, with over 213 million people. The country is a federation composed of 26 states and a Federal District "Federal District (Brazil)"), which hosts the capital, Brasília. Its most populous city is São Paulo, followed by Rio de Janeiro. Brazil has the most Portuguese speakers in the world and is the only country in [...] Brazil is a regional and middle power and rising global power. It is an emerging, upper-middle income economy and newly industrialized country, with one of the 10 largest economies "List of countries by GDP (nominal)") in the world in both nominal and PPP "List of countries by GDP (PPP)") terms, the largest economy in Latin America and the Southern Hemisphere, and the largest share of wealth in South America. With a complex and highly diversified economy, Brazil is one of the world's major or [...] Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world, and third largest in the Americas, with a total area of 8,515,767.049 km2 (3,287,956 sq mi), including 55,455 km2 (21,411 sq mi) of water. Brazil is the only country in the world that has the equator and the Tropic of Capricorn running through it. It spans four time zones; from UTC−5 comprising the state of Acre "Acre (state)") and the westernmost portion of Amazonas "Amazonas (Brazilian state)"), to UTC−4 in the western states, to UTC−3 in the

• Brazil Overview - Brazil Culture, History & Tourist Attractions

  Brazil is the Presidential Federated Republic composed of the Union, States, Federal District, and municipalities. Brazil’s current Constitution was promulgated in 1988. The new Constitution replaced the authoritarian legislation that was created by the military regime. [...] Brazil is a diverse land of music, beaches, historic colonial architecture, ancient people, and natural resources. One of the world’s most inspiring places, Brazil boasts white-sand beaches, lush rainforests, thundering waterfalls, and bustling cities. From the inland gateway capital of São Paulo where one can see the influence of immigrants from many cultures to the far-flung quiet tributaries of the Amazon river which teams with wildlife. To the frozen-in-time, colonial heritage of cities [...] According to the World Tourism Organisation (WTO), Brazil is one of the world’s most popular destinations and has some of the best tourist attractions. The country offers tourists plenty of things to do, things to see, and places to visit. From leisure to adventure travel, Brazil has it all.

• Brazil Country Profile - National Geographic Kids

  Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited. Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest nation in the world. It forms an enormous triangle on the eastern side of the continent with a 4,500-mile (7,400-kilometer) coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. It has borders with every South American country except Chile and Ecuador. [...] Brazil is a federal republic with a president, a National Congress, and a judiciary. From 1888 until recently, the country struggled with democracy. But in 1985, the military government was peacefully removed, and by 1995, Brazil's politics and economy had become fairly stable. Brazil has many different soils and climates, so it can produce a great variety of crops. Its agricultural exports include sugarcane, latex, coffee, cocoa beans, cotton, soybeans, rice, and tropical fruits. [...] Brazil was added to the map of the world during the great European explorations in the late 15th century led by Portugal and Spain. When Europeans first reached the coast of Brazil, the country was home to about 30 million indigenous people, or Amerindians. Today, only about 300,000 remain, living primarily in Brazil's remotest places.

• Brazil | History, Map, Culture, Population, & Facts - Britannica

  Brazil is the fifth most-populous country on Earth and accounts for one-third of Latin America’s population. Most of the inhabitants of Brazil are concentrated along the eastern seaboard, although its capital, Brasília, is located far inland, and increasing numbers of migrants are moving to the interior. Rio de Janeiro, in the eyes of many of the world, continues to be the preeminent icon of Brazil. The country’s burgeoning cities, huge hydroelectric and industrial complexes, mines, and fertile [...] Brazil, country of South America that occupies half the continent’s landmass. It is the fifth largest country in the world, exceeded in size only by Russia, Canada, China, and the United States, though its area is greater than that of the 48 conterminous U.S. states. Brazil faces the Atlantic Ocean along 4,600 miles (7,400 km) of coastline and shares more than 9,750 miles (15,700 km) of inland borders with every South American country except Chile and Ecuador—specifically, Uruguay to the south; [...] Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia to the southwest; Peru to the west; Colombia to the northwest; and Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana to the north. Brazil stretches roughly 2,700 miles (4,350 km) from north to south and from east to west to form a vast irregular triangle that encompasses a wide range of tropical and subtropical landscapes, including wetlands, savannas, plateaus, and low mountains. Brazil contains most of the Amazon River basin, which has the world’s largest river

• Brazil Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank

  Brazil is home to 205.3 million people, with a real GDP per capita of $10,616 in 2024. It is a large federal country, comprising the Union (federal government), 26 states (plus the Federal District), and over 5,500 municipalities. Despite its diversity, systemic racial and gender discrimination continue to limit opportunities for individuals and families to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty. [...] Brazilians inhabit a vast landmass of 8.5 million km²—approximately the size of the continental United States—across varied ecosystems and with sharp differences in race, history, and culture. The country’s Human Capital Index (HCI) indicates that children born today will achieve only 55% of their potential productivity if they had full access to quality health and education. Factoring in adult unemployment, productivity drops to 33%, meaning 67% of Brazil’s talent is lost. [...] In 2024, Brazil’s real GDP grew by 3.4%, driven by robust consumption, a strong labor market, fiscal transfers, and recovering investments. Growth is expected to moderate to 2.2% in 2025 due to higher interest rates and an adverse external environment, with household consumption slowing as debt rises, transfers decrease, and labor market gains diminish. Medium-term GDP growth is projected to converge to 2.3%, reflecting the impact of ongoing reforms.

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• Country

  Brazil

• Instance Of

  Q6256

• Population

  203,062,512

• Coordinates

  Lat: -14.0, Lon: -53.0

• Inception Date

  9/7/1822

Brazil (Portuguese: Brasil; Brazilian Portuguese: [bɾaˈziw]), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At 8.5 million square kilometers (3,300,000 sq mi) and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh most populous. Its capital is Brasília, and its most populous city is São Paulo. The federation is composed of the union of the 26 states and the Federal District. It is the largest country to have Portuguese as an official language and the only one in the Americas; one of the most multicultural and ethnically diverse nations, due to over a century of mass immigration from around the world; and the most populous Roman Catholic-majority country. Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Brazil has a coastline of 7,491 kilometers (4,655 mi). It borders all other countries and territories in South America except Ecuador and Chile and covers roughly half of the continent's land area. Its Amazon basin includes a vast tropical forest, home to diverse wildlife, a variety of ecological systems, and extensive natural resources spanning numerous protected habitats. This unique environmental heritage positions Brazil at number one of 17 megadiverse countries, and is the subject of significant global interest, as environmental degradation through processes like deforestation has direct impacts on global issues like climate change and biodiversity loss. The territory which would become known as Brazil was inhabited by numerous tribal nations prior to the landing in 1500 of explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral, who claimed the discovered land for the Portuguese Empire. Brazil remained a Portuguese colony until 1808 when the capital of the empire was transferred from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro. In 1815, the colony was elevated to the rank of kingdom upon the formation of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves. Independence was achieved in 1822 with the creation of the Empire of Brazil, a unitary state governed under a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary system. The ratification of the first constitution in 1824 led to the formation of a bicameral legislature, now called the National Congress. Slavery was abolished in 1888. The country became a presidential republic in 1889 following a military coup d'état. An authoritarian military junta came to power in 1964 and ruled until 1985, after which civilian governance resumed. Brazil's current constitution, formulated in 1988, defines it as a democratic federal republic. Due to its rich culture and history, the country ranks thirteenth in the world by number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Brazil is a regional and middle power, and is also classified as an emerging power. It is considered an advanced emerging economy, having the twelfth largest GDP in the world by nominal, and ninth by PPP measures, the largest in Latin America. As an upper-middle income economy by the World Bank and a newly industrialized country, Brazil has the largest share of global wealth in South America and it is one of the world's major breadbaskets, being the largest producer of coffee for the last 150 years. However, the country maintains noticeable amounts of corruption, crime and social inequality. Brazil is a founding member of the United Nations, the G20, BRICS, Mercosul, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries.