Brazil: things to know

Brazil is the largest country in Latin America. The capital Rio de Janeiro is dominated by the statue of Christ the Redeemer which rises 38 meters to the top of Mount Corcovado.

Salvador, Bahia ©Brazilian tourism portal
Salvador, Bahia ©Brazilian tourism portal
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Brazil's card

  • Country: Brazil
  • Area 8 km²
  • Capital: Brasilia
  • Population:  169 799 inhabitants
  • Language: Portuguese
  • Religion: Protestants 15,4%, Catholics 73,6%
  • State law: Federal Republic
  • Major cities: Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador

Useful information about Brazil

  • Currency: Real
  • Country code: 005
  • International license plate:  BR
  • Driving lane: dx
  • Entry documents: Passport
  • Vaccination required: Vaccination against yellow fever in some areas of the country, and antimalarial prophylaxis.
  • Electric current: 110-220v
  • Unit of measure: decimal metric
  • Time Zones: -3
  • Fixed date holidays: Independence Day, September 7; Republic Proclamation Day, November 15th.
  • Climate: Due to the extension of its territory it presents different types of climate depending on the region and the season. In the north the climate is always hot, with heavy rainfall in the forest region, in the south, on the contrary, we are faced with a less hot climate.
  • Average temperatures: 21,3°C (22°C in winter, 19°C in summer)
  • Transportation: The Brasil Airpass airline offers all flights connecting the main locations. Buses offer a good service and it is also possible to travel by boat in the Amazon River.
  • Airports: San Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Recife, Salvador

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