Brazil (officially Federative Republic of Brazil) is an independent country located in South America, Americas. With a population of 213,421,037 people, it ranks #7 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 8,515,767 km² (#6 globally), with a population density of 25 people per km². The capital city is Brasília. The official language is Portuguese.
Key Facts
Population
213,421,037
#7 world ranking
Area
8,515,767 km²
#6 world ranking
Population Density
25/km²
Capital
Brasília
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
4
UTC-05:00
Continent
South America
Bordering Countries
10
neighboring countries
Languages
- Portuguese— see all countries
Currency
- Brazilian real (R$)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (10)
Colombia
Argentina
Peru
Venezuela
Bolivia
Paraguay
Uruguay
Guyana
Suriname
French GuianaCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Brazil?
The capital of Brazil is Brasília.
What is the population of Brazil?
Brazil has a population of 213,421,037 people, ranking #7 in the world by population.
How big is Brazil?
Brazil covers an area of 8,515,767 km², ranking #6 in the world by area. The population density is 25 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Brazil?
The official languages of Brazil are: Portuguese.
What is the currency of Brazil?
The currency of Brazil is Brazilian real (R$).
What countries border Brazil?
Brazil shares borders with 10 countries: Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Venezuela, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana.