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Want to find out all about Brazil? Here are 5 amazing facts about the South American country!

Brazil is a large and vibrant country with a rich and colourful history. Located in South America, Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world and the largest country in South America. It is well known for its beautiful landscapes, vibrant culture, and diverse people. From the Amazon rainforest to the white sandy beaches of the Caribbean coast, Brazil has something to offer every traveler. With a population of over 210 million, Brazil is a melting pot of cultures, languages, and religions. From its vibrant cities to its vast countryside, Brazil is a country full of culture and diversity.

1. Brazil is the largest country in South America

Brazil is the world’s fifth-largest country and has the sixth most people living there of any country in the world.

Over 211 million people live in Brazil.

2. Brazil has 4 time zones

The reason Brazil has 4 time zones is because it is so big there is a big difference in when the sun sets across the country.

3. The Capital City is Brasilia

Lots of people think Rio de Janeiro is the Capital but it’s actually Brasilia. Other big cities include Sao Paulo, Salvador and Fortaleza.

4. Around 60% of the Amazon Rainforest is in Brazil

Most of the Amazon rainforest is in Brazil. The rainforest is full of animals and sometimes called ‘the lungs of the Earth’ because all the trees pump out oxygen which help combat climate change.

Unfortunately Brazilian rainforest is being cut and burnt down to graze cattle and grow palm oil. This is making climate change worse. You can find out more about what is causing climate change and how we can stop it here.

5. In Brazil people speak Portuguese

The official language of Brazil is Portuguese. To say hello you say ‘Olá’.

It is the only country in South America that speaks Portuguese – other South American countries mainly speak Spanish.

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