Brazil
Federative Republic of Brazil
People: Brazilian
Brazil is South America's largest country, containing most of the Amazon rainforest and famous for Carnival, football and its beaches. Brazil is located in South America and has a population of around 213.4 million. Its capital city is Brasília, and the most widely spoken official language is Portuguese.
By the numbers, Brazil is the 7th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 2.67% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 5th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 25 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Brazil — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Federative Republic of Brazil |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Brasília |
| Continent | South America |
| Region | South America |
| Population | 213,421,037 |
| Area | 8,515,767 km² |
| Currency | Brazilian real (BRL) R$ |
| Official Language | Portuguese |
| Dialling Code | +55 |
| Internet TLD | .br |
| Timezones | UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC-02:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 190 (police) / 192 (ambulance) |
| ISO Code | BR / BRA |
| Borders | Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brazil
What is the capital and currency of Brazil?
The capital of Brazil is Brasília and the currency is the Brazilian real (BRL), symbol R$.
What is the capital of Brazil?
The capital of Brazil is Brasília.
What currency does Brazil use?
Brazil uses the Brazilian real (BRL, symbol: R$).
What language do they speak in Brazil?
The official language of Brazil is Portuguese.
What is the dialling code for Brazil?
The international dialling code for Brazil is +55.
What side of the road does Brazil drive on?
Brazil drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Brazil
Argentina
Bolivia
Colombia
Guyana
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
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