Brazil has a vibrant culture from multiple cultural backgrounds, including African descendants, European descendants, and indigenous people. At the same time, it has a diverse landscape that captivates tourists and locals alike.
One of its most famous landscapes is the Amazon rainforest booming with unparalleled biodiversity. It’s also home to millions living in the bustling city of Rio de Janeiro, where people gather to enjoy one of the world’s largest carnival ignites.
Brazil has incredible facts that many people might be unaware of. This article will explore all the facts about the country to help visitors blend in with the local culture and environment.
According to Maria, an expert in higher education trends, “O número de universitários no Brasil nunca esteve tão grande. Isso é um reflexo para tentar seguir exemplos de países-chave. Para os estudantes, é cada vez mais importante saber como fazer uma boa dissertação argumentativa e uma estrutura dedicada por ajudar.” – “The number of university students in Brazil has never been higher. This reflects an attempt to follow the examples of key countries. For students, knowing how to write a good argumentative essay and having a dedicated structure for support is becoming increasingly important.”
20 Incredible Facts About Brazil
While Brazil has more than 100 incredible facts about it, only 20 facts can help tourists and adventurers learn about the country so they can live comfortably and navigate it safely.
1. Brazil is home to the world’s largest rainforest – the Amazon
Brazil is home to the Amazon rainforest, which is the world’s largest tropical rainforest. The Amazon rainforest covers an impressive 60% of the country. Incredibly, the Amazon rainforest houses one-third of all species on earth, making it an ecosystem with biodiversity.
The Amazon rainforest contributes immensely to global climate regulation since the millions of trees store enormous amounts of carbon dioxide.
2. Brazil has more animal species than any other country
Brazil has over 1,600 bird species, making it boast the highest number of animal species than any country. What’s more, it is home to 524 mammal species, and 3,000 freshwater fish species.
Most of these species live in the vast Amazon rainforest. However, other animals live in Pantanal wetlands, making Brazil a critical biodiversity conservation area.
3. The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
The Christ the Redeemer statue has garnered the world’s attention as a masterpiece of art and an architectural marvel. Completed in 1931, the behemoth structure stands an incredible 30 meters tall on top of Corcovado Mountain.
The statue of Christ the Redeemer has also attracted the attention of religious leaders when it was first thought to be religious propaganda. Now, everyone can agree that it’s one of the new seven wonders of the world, since many people wonder how architects and sculptors worked together to make the statue stand the test of time.
4. Brazil has the highest number of Catholic followers in the world
The statue of Christ the Redeemer isn’t only a national symbol; it also symbolizes the strong religious beliefs of Brazilians. Specifically, Brazilians are strong followers of the Catholic Church. It is home to 123 million Roman Catholic followers.
This population of religious people accounts for about 10% of the world’s Roman Catholic followers.
5. The Brazilian flag is the only national flag that does not have a rectangular shape
It’s impossible to confuse the Brazilian flag with any other flag because of its uniqueness. The first unique feature people notice is the non-rectangular shape. The flag background is a green field with a yellow diamond at the center. The diamond has a ball inside it.
6. Brazil has the largest urban forest in the world – the Tijuca Forest
Brazil has the largest urban forest in the world. The Tijuca Forest is in Rio de Janeiro, spanning an impressive 32 square kilometers. The forest was replanted in the 19th century to combat deforestation of coffee trees.
7. Brazil is the world’s largest producer and exporter of coffee
While many coffee trees were cut down in the 19th century, it didn’t affect Brazil’s title as one of the world’s largest coffee exporters.
The country has coffee plantations spanning several of its states. The leading state in coffee production is the Minas Gerais region. This makes Brazil produce one-third of the world’s coffee.
8. The world’s largest free-flying flock of parrots is found in Brazil
The Hyacinth Macaws are one of the species of the free-flying parrots. These birds are found in the Pantanal region of Brazil. This species of parrot boasts vibrant blue feathers and is the largest species of parrot.
9. Brazil is the only country in the world where the Portuguese language is an official language
Being a former colony of Portugal, Brazil adopted the Portuguese language as its official language of communication. Its neighbors in the South American continent, however, adopted the Spanish language.
10. Brazil was the last country in the Western Hemisphere to abolish slavery
Brazil ended slavery on May 13, 1888, making it the last country in the Western Hemisphere to do so. The country signed the Lei Áurea (Golden Law) that was to mark the end of slavery after over three centuries of inhumane treatment.
11. The Brazilian Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is the largest festival in the world
Millions of local and foreign tourists flock to the country’s capital, Rio de Janeiro, to witness and participate in the Brazilian Carnival.
This annual festival is themed with vibrant celebrations filled with massive parades, making it an ideal event for anyone wanting to hone their blogging skills. No other festival attracts such a massive crowd, making Brazil all the more unique.
12. Brazil has the most beaches of any country in the world – over 8,000 km of coastline
Brazil has countless beaches along its impressive stretch of 8,000 kilometers of coastline. All kinds of beaches are found along the coastline; from bustling city shores to beaches considered very remote since they’re far from towns.
13. The Amazon River in Brazil is the second-longest river in the world after the Nile
The Amazon river meanders across Brazil and covers an impressive distance of 6,400 kilometers. It’s the second-largest river in the world, only losing to River Nile in Africa.
14. Brazil is home to the world’s largest tropical wetland, the Pantanal
The Pantanal is a tropical wetland in Brazil. It covers 210,000 square kilometers of the country, making it the world’s largest tropical wetland.
15. Brazil has the highest number of plastic surgery procedures per capita in the world
Many people in Brazil have gone under the knife to correct physical features they might not be proud of. No other country in the world has many people seeking the services of plastic surgeons.
16. The Brazilian city of Brasília was built from scratch in just 41 months
Brasília is the capital of Brazil; it’s a city that was built from scratch between 1956 and 1960, taking only 41 days. The building of Brasília was designed by the architect Lúcio Costa and an urban planner known as Oscar Niemeyer.
17. Brazil is the only country in the world with the national anthem played before every professional football match
Brazilians are so patriotic that they play the national anthem before playing any professional football match. The country has a deep passion for football. Brazilians are even more passionate about their country.
18. Brazil has the largest Japanese population outside of Japan
Around 1.6 million people of Japanese descent live in Brazil. This makes Brazil home to many Japanese outside of Japan. No other country in the world boasts this impressive accolade.
19. The Brazilian real is the only currency in the world that has the name of a tree – the Pau-brasil
Officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, the country is the only one in the world with a currency named Brazilian real (BRL), which is the name of a tree called the Pau-brasil. The symbol of the Brazilian currency is R$.
20. Brazil has the most islands of any country in the world – over 2,000
Brazil has a group of over 2,000 islands. Some of these islands are inhabited by communities of people. At the same time, others are small and uninhabited. The most famous one is the Ilha da Queimada Grande (Snake Island, Brazil). It is the deadliest place on earth.
Brazil is home to millions of people around the world. It also houses more animal species than any country in the world, since it has the famous Amazon rainforest. It has a beautiful landscape spanning thousands of square kilometers.
Knowing interesting facts about this country, especially the deadliest snake island, ensures your safety while making you appreciate the diverse cultures.
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