27 fascinating facts about vibrant Brazil - Oyster (2024)

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Brazil contains most of the Amazon River basin, which has the world's largest river system and the world's most-extensive virgin rainforest. The country contains no desert, high-mountain, or arctic environments. Brazil is the fifth most-populous country on Earth and accounts for one-third of Latin America's population.

There are 27 stars on the Brazilian flag, representing the 26 federal states and 1 federal district of the country. The stars are arranged to reflect the constellations that could be seen on the morning of November 19. 1889, when the Republic of Brazil was created.

Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh most populous. Its capital is Brasília, and its most populous city is São Paulo. The federation is composed of the union of the 26 states and the Federal District.

Brazil's official name is the Federative Republic of Brazil, and its capital is Brasilia.

Brazil is 431,000 square kilometers (166,000 sq mi) larger than the contiguous United States, but smaller than the entire United States, while Russia, Canada, and China are the only countries larger than both.

Cupuaçu (Theobroma grandiflorum), also known as cupuassu, is related to the cacao tree (1, 2). Native to the Amazon, this tree grows up to 65 feet (20 meters) high. Its fruit is the national fruit of Brazil, which is the world's largest cupuaçu producer (1, 2).

One of Brazil's most iconic landmarks and a symbol of Rio de Janeiro's beautiful natural surroundings, Sugarloaf Mountain is a must-see attraction. To reach the mountain's peak, ride aboard the world's third-oldest cable car, or hike through the Brazilian rainforest if you're up for a challenge.

Real banknotes all share the same features on one side; showcasing the head and shoulders of an important female figure in Brazilian culture and history. Whereas on the reverse side of the banknotes, each denomination features its own bird or animal indigineous to Brazil.

Christ the Redeemer or Cristo Redentor is the renowned statue of Jesus Christ located in Rio de Janeiro. The statue is located at an elevation of more than 700 metres in the famous Tijuca National Park at the peak of Corcovado Mountain. This statue is one of the top attractions of what Brazil is famous for.

With an area of approximately 8.5 million square kilometers, Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world by area, and with more than 200 million inhabitants it is the seventh most populous nation.

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