Brazil - Wikipedia Brazil remained a colony until 1815, when it was elevated to a united kingdom with Portugal after the transfer of the Portuguese court to Rio de Janeiro Prince Pedro of Braganza declared Brazilian independence in 1822 and, after waging a war against Portugal, established the Empire of Brazil
Brazil | History, Map, Culture, Population, Facts | Britannica Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world, occupying nearly half of the continent’s land area Its varied landscapes include the Amazon Rainforest, extensive river systems, and major urban centers
Brazil Maps Facts - World Atlas Brazil (officially, the Federative Republic of Brazil) comprises of the union of 26 states (estados, singular - estado) and 1 Federal District (distrito federal)
Brazil Country Profile - National Geographic Kids Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest nation in the world It forms an enormous triangle on the eastern side of the continent with a 4,500-mile (7,400-kilometer)
Brazil - Wikiwand 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 country profile - BBC News Provides an overview of Brazil, including key dates and facts the largest country in South America
Brazil: key facts about the world’s fifth-largest country Spanning a whole host of landscapes – from the Amazon rainforest, the bustling cities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, to the iconic Copacabana beach, Brazil is home to more than 220 million people and a diverse range of cultures, traditions and ways of life
Brazil - Country Profile - South America - Nations Online Project Brazil has a population of more than 212 million people (in 2024), making it the seventh most populous country in the world and the most populous nation in South America The national capital is Brasília, a planned city atop the Brazilian highlands
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