| Latitude and Longitude |
9º 00' S, 56º 00' W |
| Area |
8512000 km2 |
| Capital |
Brasilia |
| Time Zone |
UTC-2 to -5 |
| Official Name |
Federative Republic of Brazil |
| Currency |
Real (BRL) |
| Government |
Federal Democracy |
| Legislature |
Bicameral |
| Population |
196342592 |
| Independence Date |
Sept 7, 1822 |
| International Dialing Code |
55 |
| ISO Code alpha-3 |
BR |
| ISO Code alpha-2 |
BRA |
| GDP per Capita (PPP) |
$9,500.00 |
| Climate Type |
Tropical and Temperate |
| Major Language(s) |
Creole, English, Spanish, Portuguese (official) |
| Major Ethnic Groups |
Black, Mulatto, White |
| Major Religious Groups |
Bantu, Christian (Protestant, Roman Catholic, Spiritualist) |
| Administrative Divisions |
26 States and 1 Federal districts |
| Neighbouring Countries |
Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, France (French Guiana), Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela |
| Major Industries |
Mineral, Textile, Chemical, Construction material, Timber, Iron and Steel, Motor vehicles, Automotive, Consumer goods |
| Natural Resources |
Oil, Manganese, Gold, Bauxite, Nickel, Iron ore, Platinum, Tin, Uranium, Timber, Hydelpower |
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