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Brazil — silhouette, capital and facts
Brazil is in South America and its capital is Brasília. With about 215 million people and 8,515,767 km², it ranks 5th in area and 6th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Brazil, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Brasília
- Continent
- South America
- Population
- about 215 million
- Area
- 8,515,767 km²
- Language
- Portuguese
- Currency
- Real
- Flag colors
- green, yellow, blue, white
Borders
Brazil shares a land border with 7 countries: Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela.
Fun facts about Brazil
- At the Meeting of Waters near Manaus, the Rio Negro and the Solimões flow side by side without mixing for several km.
- Brazil is the only South American country where Portuguese is the official language.
- Brazil is the only team to have played in every World Cup and has won five titles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Brazil?
The capital of Brazil is Brasília.
Which continent is Brazil in?
Brazil is in South America.
Which countries border Brazil?
Brazil shares a land border with 7 countries: Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Brazil?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Brazil is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Brazil?
At the Meeting of Waters near Manaus, the Rio Negro and the Solimões flow side by side without mixing for several km. Brazil is the only South American country where Portuguese is the official language. Brazil is the only team to have played in every World Cup and has won five titles.
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