Brazilian Symbols
Brazil's Information
| Land Area | 8,358,140 km2 |
|---|---|
| Water Area | 157,630 km2 |
| Total Area | 8,515,770km2 (#5) |
| Population | 205,823,665 (#5) |
| Population Density | 24.63/km2 |
| Government Type | Federal Presidential Republic |
| GDP (PPP) | $3,080.00 Billion |
| GDP Per Capita | $14,800 |
| Currency | Real (BRL) |
| More Information | Brazil |
| Largest Cities |
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- Bird: Sabiá-laranjeira (Rufous-Bellied Thrush)
- Coat of Arms:
- Coat of Arms Description: Brazil's coat of
arms is fairly straightfoward in its interpretation. The branches, from
left to right, are coffee and tobacco; these were two staple crops of
the country.
The stars in the center make up the constellation the Southern Cross. The twenty-six stars surrounding the Southern Cross represent the 26 districts of Brazil. Some important information is written on the blue banners near the bottom of the coat of arms. The first is the official name of Brazil. The second is the date of the republic's beginning. - Flag of Brazil
- Flower: Ipê-amarelo
- Motto: "Ordem e Progresso" "Order and Progress"
- National Anthem: Hino Nacional Brasileiro
This page was last updated on April 21, 2016.
Brazil Trivia
What is the Most Dangerous State in Brazil?
With a homicide rate of 64.6 per 100,000 as of 2012, the state of Alagoas in Northeastern Brazil has the highest murder rate in the country.
The Most Dangerous States In Brazil
What Kind of Reptiles Live in Brazil?
Some of the reptiles that live in Brazil include the Loggerhead sea turtle, the Brazilian galliwasp, and the Lutz tree iguana.
The Amazing Reptiles Of Brazil
Where is the Purus River?
The Purus River runs 1,995 miles through the South American nations of Brazil and Peru.
Where is the Purus River?
Where are the Iguazu Falls?
Iguazu Falls is located in the Misiones Province in the Northeastern tip of Argentina, and borders the Brazilian state of Parana to the north. This semicircular waterfall is 1.7 miles (2.7 kilometers) in diameter with a height of 87.5 yards (80 meters), and is made up of 275 individual falls.
Where are the Iguazu Falls?
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