| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| Location | 100 S, 550 W |
| Map of Brazil |  |
| Flag |  |
| Area | 8,514,877 km² |
| Coastline | 4,655 miles |
| Neighboring Countries | Argentina Venezuela Colombia Paraguay Peru Bolivia French Guiana Uruguay Suriname Guyana |
| Time Zone | BRT (UTC -2 to -5) BRST (UTC -2 to -5) |
| Population | 207 million (2017) |
| Symbol |  |
| Independence Day | 7th September, 1822 |
| Republic Day | 15th November, 1889 |
| President of Brazil | Michel Temer |
| National Anthem | “Hino Nacional Brasileiro” |
| Flag Anthem | “Hino a Bandeira Nacional” |
| National Animal | Jaguar |
| National Bird | Rufous-bellied thrush |
| National Flower | Orchid |
| National Game | Football |
| National Tree | Brazilwood |
| National Drink | Caipirinha |
| National Fruit | Cupuacu |
| National Language | Portuguese
Brazilian Sign Language |
| Seasons in Brazil | Summer (January to March)
Autumn (April to June) Winter (July to September) Spring (October to December) |
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| Religion in Brazil | Roman Catholicism (64.6%)
Protestantism (22.2%) No religion (8%) Spiritism (2%) Others (3.2%) |
| Average Marriage age in Brazil | 30 years for men and 27 years for women |
| Capital | Brasilia (150 47’S 470 52’W) |
| Number of States | 26 States
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| Largest State in Brazil | Amazonas |
| Smallest State in Brazil | Sergipe |
| Largest City in Brazil | Sao Paulo |
| Smallest City in China | Guaruja |
| Literacy rate | 92.2% (males)
92.9% (females) |
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| GDP | PPP – $3.217 trillion (2017)
Nominal – $2.140 trillion (2017) |
| GDP per capita | $15,646 (2017) |
| Total number of Political parties in Brazil | 35 political parties |
| Currency | Real (R$) (BRL) |
| Calling Code | +55 |
| Internet TLD | .br |
| ISO 3166 code | BR |
| Festivals of Brazil | Rio Carnival
Festo do Peao Oktoberfest Celebration of Yemanja Cirio de Nazare Parintins Folklore Festival Festa Junina Festival de Cachaca |
| Monuments | Corcovado Christ the Redeemer
Memorial JK Molhe – Barra Sul Praca Major Nicoletti Memorial of Achievements Padim Cico Statue Escultura Tomie Ohtake Monumento a Abertura dos Portos as Nacoes Amigas Cristo Luz Elevator Lacerda |
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| Longest River in Brazil | Amazon river |
| Largest Lake | Lagoa dos Patos |
| Highest Mountain in Brazil | Pico da Neblina |
| Biggest waterfall in Brazil | Iguazu Falls |
| Biggest Airport in Brazil | Guarulhos International Airport |
| Biggest dam in Brazil | Itaipu Dam |
| Tallest building in Brazil | Millennium Palace |
| Richest person of Brazil | Eike Batista |
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| Official Website | www.brasil.gov.br |
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