Surface: The total land area covered by Brazil is 8,456,510 sq km.
Population: Brazil has an approximate population of 190,010,600 (July 2007), comprising 53.7% Caucasians, 38.5% Mulattos, 6.2% African Americans, 0.9% others and 0.7% unspecified.
System of government: Brazil has a federal republic government.
Capital: With a population of about 2,363,100, Brasília is the capital of Brazil.
Religion: The dominant religion is Roman Catholicism followed by Protestantism.
Official Language: Portuguese is the official language of Brazil.
Government: Brazil has a federal republic government.
Climate: Most of Brazil experiences tropical climate, except the south which has temperate climate.
Units of measure and electricity: Brazil follows the metric system while the official electrical unit is 110 V or 220 V and 60 Hz.
Time Zone: Brazil has four time zones.
Currency: Brazil Reais (1 € = 2.65 BRL).
Travel documents required: A visa is required by all, except UK nationals, South Africans, New Zealanders and the Irish.
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| Economy |
Brazil boasts of the most developed economy in South America, characterised by large and well-developed agricultural, mining, manufacturing and service sectors. Aircraft, coffee, automobiles, soybean, iron ore, orange, juice, steel etc. form an essential part of Brazil’s export.
The daily budget for a tourist in Brazil approximately ranges between 170 BRL to 5020 BRL. Such a budget is inclusive of a comfortable lodging and a medium range meal. |
