Brazil
Capital
Brasília
Population
~214 million
Currency
Brazilian Real (BRL)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Religion
- Christianity (Catholic, Protestant)
- Climate
- Varied; tropical in the north, temperate in the south
Culture & History
Known for: Carnival, soccer (Pelé, Ronaldo), samba, and vast biodiversity
Also famous for: Amazon rainforest, Christ the Redeemer statue, and beaches (Copacabana, Ipanema)
Food: Feijoada (black bean stew)
Brief History
Portuguese colony; gained independence in 1822; largest country in South America; significant economic and social inequality