Brazil Facts

Interesting Facts for Kids

Here are some interesting Brazil Facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids.

• Population: 219 million people live in Brazil (2023)
• Capital: Brasilia, with 5 million inhabitants is the country’s fourth largest city. The largest city in Brazil is Sao Paulo with about 23 million inhabitants. 
• Name: Republica Federativa do Brasil, Federative Republic of Brazil
• Government: Democracy, Republic
• Language: Portuguese
• Literacy: More than 91% of the people can read and write.
• Religion: mainly Christians (Roman Catholics 65%, Protestants 22%)
• Currency: 1 real=100 centavos
• National symbols: Jaguar (national animal), macaw (national bird) and cattleya orchid (national flower), national colours: green, yellow and blue, the constellation of the Southern Cross
• National anthem: “Hino Nacional Brasileiro“
• History: The country was inhabited mainly by semi-nomadic tribes before the arrival of the colonialists. The land was claimed by Portuguese and Portuguese settlers founded the colony in 1532. By the 17th century sugar cane was the main export product and the slave trade brought many African slaves to the country. The Brazilian gold rush attracted many fortune seekers to the country. In 1822, Brazil declared independence from Portugal, although independence was officially recognised by the Portuguese only three years later! Brazil was ruled by various Brazilian emperors until in 1889 it was finally declared a republic. Brazil’s president is Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva since January 2023.
• National Holiday: 7 September (Independence Day)