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Brazil: Things to Know

Brazil is the largest country in Latin America. The capital Rio de Janeiro is dominated by the Christ the Redeemer statue rising 38 meters atop Mount Corcovado.

Salvador, Bahia ©Portale brasiliano per il turismo
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Brazil Fact Sheet

  • Country: Brazil
  • Area: 8,514,876 km²
  • Capital: Brasilia
  • Population: 169,799 inhabitants
  • Language: Portuguese
  • Religion: Protestants 15.4%, Catholics 73.6%
  • Form of Government: Federal Republic
  • Major cities: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador

Useful Information about Brazil

  • Currency: Real
  • International dialing code: 005
  • International vehicle registration code: BR
  • Driving side: right
  • Entry documents: Passport
  • Vaccinations required: Yellow fever vaccination in some areas of the country, and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
  • Electricity: 110-220v
  • Measurement system: metric decimal
  • Time zones: -3
  • Fixed-date holidays: Independence Day, September 7; Republic Proclamation Day, November 15.
  • Climate: Due to the size of its territory, Brazil has different climate types depending on the region and season. In the north, the climate is always warm, with heavy rainfall in the forest region, while in the south, the climate is cooler.
  • Average temperatures: 21.3°C (22°C in winter, 19°C in summer)
  • Transport: The airline Brasil Airpass offers all flights connecting the main locations. Buses provide good service and it is also possible to travel by boat on the Amazon River.
  • Airports: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Recife, Salvador

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