Brazilian Symbols
- 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
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 |
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