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Brazil is a country lying along the eastern coast of South America. It is bordered on the north by Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana; on the north-west by Colombia; on the west by Bolivia and Peru; on the south-west by Argentina and Paraguay, and on the south it borders Uruguay. On the east, Brazil is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean.
What is the capital of Brazil?
Located along a plateau, Brasilia is the capital city of Brazil. It is the fourth-largest city in the nation with an estimated population of about 2,557,000. The city serves as the administrative center of the country; all the government offices are located in the capital city. Brasilia is also World Map to the headquarters of many big companies. The city is designated a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.
What is the largest city in Brazil?
Sao Paulo is the largest city in Brazil and South America. With a population of 11,316,149, it is seventh-largest city in the world. The city boasts of having some of the tallest buildings in Brazil, such as Mirante do Vale, Italia, Altino Arantes, and the North Tower of the United Nations Centre Enterprise.
How big is Brazil?
Brazil is the largest country in South America with a total area of 3,287,612 square miles. The country has a coastline of 4,655 miles. According to the 2010 census, the country has an estimated population of 190,732,694; it is the fifth-most populated nation in the world.
The majority of the population of Brazil is composed of the indigenous peoples, particularly the descendants of the Portuguese settlers, and African slaves. The whites constitute a significant part of the country's population. There are also small communities of Asian and Amerindian people.
What are the administrative divisions of Brazil?
Brazil comprises twenty-six states, one federal district and municipalities. Each state has a governor and a unicameral legislative body elected directly by the voters. The municipalities are autonomous bodies administered by a mayor.
Who are the political leaders of Brazil?
Brazil is a federal presidential constitutional republic.
President - Dilma Rousseff
Vice President - Michel Temer
President of the Chamber of Deputies - Marco Maia
President of the Senate - Jose Sarney
Chief Justice - Cezar Peluso
What is the official currency used in Brazil?
The real denoted by the ISO 4217 code BRL is the official currency of Brazil. It is normally abbreviated as R$ and is subdivided into 100 centavos.
What is the official language of Brazil?
Portuguese is the official language of Brazil. There are also speakers of German and Italian along with some native languages.
What is the official religion of Brazil?
The official religion of Brazil is Christianity. The country has the largest number of Roman Catholics in the world. The other major Christian sects include Protestantism; Kardecist spiritism. Other minority religions include Buddhism, Judaism, and Islam. Some Amerindian and Afro-Brazilian religions are also practiced.
Brazil is the seventh-largest economy in the world. In 2010, the gross domestic product (nominal) of the country was estimated at $2.090 trillion, while the per capita stood at $10,816. Brazil has a mixed economy and the abundance of natural resources such as iron ore, bauxite, uranium, manganese, platinum, and gold make mining an important sector. Agriculture, and financial services also contribute to the country's GDP. Manufacture of automobiles, steel and computers, aircraft, and petrochemicals account for over thirty percent of the GDP. Brazil exports coffee, orange juices, soybeans, footwear, iron ore, and textiles; while machinery, transport equipment, oil, automotive parts, and chemicals are the major import items. The principal trading partners of Brazil are: Argentina, United States, Mexico, Netherlands, Japan, China, Germany, and Nigeria.
When is the national day of Brazil celebrated?
The national day of Brazil is celebrated on the 7th of September each year. This day is a national holiday in Brazil and is celebrated as Independence Day. On this day in 1822, the South American country gained independence from Portugal.
