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Brazil

Brazil is the largest country in South America, home to most of the Amazon Rainforest and a culture shaped by Portuguese heritage, African traditions, and Indigenous roots.

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Capital: Brasília

Population: 212,812,405 (2025)

Government Type: Federal presidential republic

GDP: $2.28 trillion (2025)

Currency: Brazilian real (BRL)

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Sources: Wikidata, World Bank Open Data · Last reviewed by editorial team.

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