This location map shows Brazil in South America, indicating its geographic location on a world map. Brazil is marked in red, making it easily recognizable. The map includes latitude and longitude markings, a scale bar, and a Brazilian flag for reference. This visual representation helps in understanding Brazil's global location.
Category | Details |
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Continent | South America |
Capital | Brasília |
Largest City | São Paulo |
Official Language | Portuguese |
Area | 8.5 million km² (5th largest) |
Population | Over 215 million (2024 estimate) |
Currency | Brazilian Real (BRL) |
Time Zones | UTC -2 to UTC -5 |
Climate | Mostly tropical, diverse ecosystems |
Amazon Rainforest | World's largest rainforest |
Borders | 10 countries |
Famous for | Carnival, football, samba, beaches |
Independence | September 7, 1822 (from Portugal) |