Brazil - Wikipedia The official Portuguese name of the land, in original Portuguese records, was the "Land of the Holy Cross" (Terra da Santa Cruz), [36] but European sailors and merchants commonly called it the "Land of Brazil" (Terra do Brasil) because of the brazilwood trade [37]
Brazil | History, Map, Culture, Population, Facts | Britannica Brazil, country of South America that occupies half the continent’s landmass It is the fifth largest country in the world, exceeded in size only by Russia, Canada, China, and the United States, though its area is greater than that of the 48 conterminous U S states
Brazil - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is a country in South America It is the world 's fifth largest country The country has about 212 million people The capital of Brazil is Brasília Brazil was named after brazilwood, which is a tree that once grew very well along the Brazilian coast [7]
Visit Brasil – We are Brasil, spelled with the letter S Traveling to Brazil offers a kaleidoscope of experiences, from dancing to the infectious beats of samba in the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro to exploring the lush Amazon rainforest’s biodiversity There’s a place in Brazil for everyone! Explore our selection of stunning destinations and uncover what makes each one of them unique
Brazil - Colonialism, Independence, Republic | Britannica Europeans explored the Brazilian coastline only after mapping parts of the Caribbean Sea and the northeastern coast of South America; moreover, intensive exploration of Brazil resulted indirectly from Portugal’s efforts to expand its colonies in Africa and Asia
Brazil Maps Facts - World Atlas Brazil is a large country located in the central-eastern part of South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean It occupies almost half of the continent's landmass and is dissected by both the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn
Portal:Brazil - Wikipedia Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America It is the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh-largest by population, with over 212 million people The country is a federation composed of 26 states and a Federal District, which hosts the capital, Brasília
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
Brazil - New World Encyclopedia Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America It is the world's fifth-largest country by area, the fifth most populous, and the fourth most populous democracy in the world The Brazilian population tends to concentrate along the Atlantic coastline in large urban centers