What is the Capital of Brazil?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Brazil is Brasília. Brazil is located in South America, South America, with a population of 213,421,037. The official currency is the Brazilian real and the primary language spoken is Portuguese.
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Brasília at a glance
| Capital city | Brasília |
|---|---|
| Country | Brazil (Federative Republic of Brazil) |
| Region | South America, South America |
| Largest city | São Paulo |
| Country population | 213,421,037 (7th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-03:00 |
| Currency | Brazilian real (BRL) |
| Calling code | +55 |
| Emergency number | 190 (police) / 192 (ambulance) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Brazil
- Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina
- Sucre, capital of Bolivia
- Bogotá, capital of Colombia
- Georgetown, capital of Guyana
- Asunción, capital of Paraguay
- Lima, capital of Peru
- Paramaribo, capital of Suriname
- Montevideo, capital of Uruguay
- Caracas, capital of Venezuela
Brazil in context
- Brazil covers 8,515,767 km², making it the 5th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 25 people per km² ranks 164th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 9 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela.
- With 213,421,037 people, Brazil holds about 48.9% of the population of South America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Brazil is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Brazil — FAQ
What is the capital of Brazil?
The capital of Brazil is Brasília.
Is Brasília the largest city in Brazil?
No — while Brasília is the capital, the largest city in Brazil is São Paulo.
What country is Brasília in?
Brasília is the capital city of Brazil.
What continent is Brasília in?
Brasília, the capital of Brazil, is located in South America.
Is Brasília the capital of Brazil?
Yes — Brasília is the capital of Brazil (official name: Federative Republic of Brazil).
Brasília is the capital of which country?
Brasília is the capital of Brazil, in South America.
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