Fun Brazil Facts for Kids (2024)

FAQs

What animals are in Brazil for kids? ›

Parrots, macaws, and hummingbirds are common. Brazil has tens of thousands of butterflies—more than any other place in the world. Larger animals in the rainforest include jaguars, tapirs, pumas, and sloths.

Brazil's geography

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 7,400km coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. It has borders with every South American country except Chile and Ecuador.

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.

Brazil is home to Carnaval, a world-famous celebration, as well as neighborhood festivals, street parades, and a music scene unlike anywhere else in the world.

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.

Brazil was the last country in the Americas to abolish slavery, in 1888. 6. Football – soccer – is by far the most popular sport in Brazil, and the men's national team has won a record five World Cup championships.

Brazil is known for its vibrant and diverse culture, rich history, beautiful landscapes, and of course, its passionate music and dance, like samba and bossa nova.

What is Brazil's national bird? ›

The rufous-bellied thrush has been the state bird of São Paulo since 1966, and the national bird of Brazil since 2002.

In this way, football is not only a sport, but also an essential part of Brazil's cultural identity. It is the most popular sport in Brazil, and Brazilians passion for the sport makes them often refer to their country as "o País do Futebol" ("the country of football").

From the amazing Amazon Rainforest to its famous football stars, Brazil has made its mark all over the world. Comprised of five different regions, the diverse climates, landforms and habitats have allowed all kinds of plants, animals, and cultures to call Brazil home.

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.