Brazil
Plan a visit or move to Brazil with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Brazil month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Brazil are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 25–26°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), July the coldest (average low 14°C), and December the wettest (about 214 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.2 | 18.4 | 182 | 10.1 |
| February | 26.5 | 18.5 | 166 | 10.2 |
| March | 26.5 | 18.4 | 129 | 10.2 |
| April | 26.2 | 17.8 | 78 | 10.5 |
| May | 25.7 | 16.0 | 13 | 10.7 |
| June | 25.3 | 14.9 | 3 | 10.6 |
| July | 25.4 | 14.2 | 0 | 10.8 |
| August | 27.7 | 16.1 | 8 | 10.9 |
| September | 29.7 | 18.2 | 21 | 11.2 |
| October | 29.1 | 19.3 | 90 | 10.5 |
| November | 26.5 | 18.4 | 199 | 9.5 |
| December | 26.3 | 18.5 | 214 | 9.5 |
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Previously
- Landing of Pedro Álvares Cabral
Portuguese fleet arrived and claimed Brazil on 22 April 1500.
- Declaration of Brazilian Independence
Prince Pedro declared Brazil's independence from Portugal on 7 September 1822.
- Proclamation of the Republic
The monarchy was overthrown by a military coup on 15 November 1889.
Sources checked (9)
- Brazil
- Brazil | History, Map, Culture, Population, & Facts | Britannica
- Brazil Maps & Facts - World Atlas
- Brazil – Country Profile: Population, Area, Currency & Key Facts
- Brasil – Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre
- The essential guide to visiting Brazil | National Geographic
- Economy of Brazil - Wikipedia
- Brazil - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Wikidata structured records for Brazil
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01 · OverviewBrazil, in brief
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It ranks as the world’s fifth‑largest country by area and the seventh‑largest by population.
Geography
Brazil occupies an area of 8 511 965 km² and lies at approximately 15.78° S latitude and 47.93° W longitude. The eastern boundary meets the Atlantic Ocean, giving the country a coastline of 7 491 km, one of the longest in the world. It shares land borders with every South American nation except Ecuador and Chile, creating a complex network of frontier zones that stretch from the Amazon basin in the north to the subtropical highlands in the south.
The landscape is remarkably diverse. Tropical rainforests dominate the Amazon basin, which contains the world’s largest river system and the most extensive virgin forest. The interior hosts savannas, wetlands, plateaus, and low mountain ranges, supporting a wide array of ecological systems that place Brazil first among the 17 megadiverse countries. The country’s natural heritage, including its vast wetlands and river networks, shapes a climate that ranges from humid tropical conditions in the north to temperate zones in the south.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capital | Brasília |
| Population | 209 469 333 |
| Area (km²) | 8 511 965 |
| Coastline (km) | 7 491 |
| Currency | Brazilian real (BRL) |
| Official language | Portuguese (pt‑BR) |
| Other languages | Spanish, English, French |
| Administrative divisions | 26 states and a Federal District |
| Region | South America |
Brazil’s vast natural resources, extensive protected habitats, and position as a major exporter of agricultural goods, minerals, and manufactured products underpin its status as the largest economy in Latin America and the Southern Hemisphere. The country is a founding member of the United Nations, the G20, BRICS, and Mercosur, and it maintains observer status in the Arab League. For a detailed overview, see the Wikipedia entry on Brazil.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brazil
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Brazil?
The capital of Brazil is Brasília, and the total national population is estimated at 209,469,333.
02 · Q&AWhere is Brazil located and what is its total area?
Brazil is located in South America, spanning an area of approximately 8,511,965 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Brazil?
The official currency is Real (BRL) and the recognized languages include pt-BR, es, en, fr.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Brazil?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Brazil include São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Fortaleza.
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