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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 statue of Christ the Redeemer, which rises 38 meters above the top of Mount Corcovado.

Salvador, Bahia ©Portale brasiliano per il turismo
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The Brazil Data 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
  • Vaccination required: Yellow fever vaccination in some areas of the country, and antimalarial prophylaxis.
  • Electric current: 110-220v
  • Unit of measurement: 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, it has several types of climate depending on the region and season. In the north, the climate is always warm, with heavy rainfall in the forest region; in the south, on the other hand, the climate is less warm.
  • 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, Brasília, Recife, Salvador

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