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Brazil

Capital: Brasilia

🗂️44 places
Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro+23
Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiropark
Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro+3
Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeirohotel

About

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is also the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh-largest by population, with over 213 million people. Brazil is a federation composed of 26 states and a Federal District, which hosts the capital, Brasília. Its most populous city is São Paulo, followed by Rio de Janeiro. Brazil has the most Portuguese speakers in the world and is the only country in the Americas where Portuguese is an official language.

Cities (20)

Alta FlorestaAtlantic Forest South-East ReservesBelémBelo HorizonteBrasíliaCampinasCerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National ParksCuritibaFernando de NoronhaFortaleza
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By the numbers

Population
213.4M
Area
8.5M km²
GDP (nominal)
$1.92T
GDP per capita
$9.0k
HDI
0.754
Life expectancy
73.0 yr

Wikidata · most recent values circa 2025.

Travel

Language
Portuguese
Currency
BRL R$
Calling code
+55
Schengen
No
Voltage
127V/60Hz
Plugs
C, N
Drives on
Right
Tap water
Not safe

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44 places · 44 visited

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  • ◎Christ the Redeemer★ 5.0
  • ◐The Box Sushi - Ipanema★ 5.0
  • ⌂Renaissance Sao Paulo Hotel★ 4.0
  • ◐Alloro al Miramar
  • ◐Bullguer - Jardins
  • ◐Café 18 do Forte
  • ◐Casa Camolese
  • ◎Copacabana Fort
  • ◐Costa Brava Clube
  • ◐El Huarique - Cocina Peruana
  • ◐Fazenda Churrascada
  • ◐Fogo de Chão Jardins
  • ◐Hi Pokee | Cerqueira César
  • ⌂Hotel Emiliano - Restaurante Emile
  • △Ibirapuera Park
  • ◐Joaquina
  • ◐Kaifu Asian Cuisine
  • ◐La Carioca Cevicheria Ipanema
  • ◐Lanches Escol
  • ◐Little Saigon Culinária Vietnamita
References4▾▴

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  1. Travel practicalities. Entry, driving, electricity, water, and official application context. Related: Driving side, World Standards, CDC Yellow Book, WHO drinking-water guidance.
  2. Country background. Wikipedia summary may be clipped or paraphrased. Numeric baselines are cross-checked with Wikidata. Related: Wikidata, .
Guarulhos
Manaus
Natal
Parintins
Porto Alegre
Recife
Rio de Janeiro
Salvador
Santos
Sao Paulo
Emergency
100, 112, 190, 191
Tipping
Common but usually not mandatory: about 10% in restaurants when service is not included.
US visa
Visa-free
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  • Planning lookups. Daily currency conversion and upcoming public-holiday dates. Related: Nager.Date.
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    When things are closed

    Upcoming public holidays in Brazil. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.

    Dia da Independência · Independence Day
    September 7, 2026
    Monday
    Nossa Senhora Aparecida · Our Lady of Aparecida
    October 12, 2026
    Monday
    Dia de Finados · All Souls' Day
    November 2, 2026
    Monday
    Proclamação da República · Republic Proclamation Day
    November 15, 2026
    Sunday
    Dia da Consciência Negra · Black Awareness Day
    November 20, 2026
    Friday
    Natal · Christmas Day
    December 25, 2026
    Friday