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%25 Caucasians, 38.5%25 Mulattos, 6.2%25 African Americans, 0.9%25 others and 0.7%25 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.