World Region/Country:
MSU Global Access
World Region/Country Thematic Area Constituency Group Resource Type
Search the following
categories within
Brazil

Thematic area
Constituency
Resource Type
Language
Enter a keyword (optional)

 

MSU Global Access > World Region/Country > Latin America & the Caribbean >
  Brazil

Brazil is located on the eastern side of the South American continent and shares a border with every country on that continent except for Chile and Ecuador. The capital city is Brasilia.
Basic Facts and Information on Brazil





See more maps of Brazil
  • Population: 186,112,794
  • Land Area: 8,456,510 sq km
  • Capital City: Brasilia
  • Languages: English,  French,  Portuguese(official),  Spanish
  • Religions: 80% Roman Catholic
  • Government: federal republic
  • Date of independence: 9/7/1822
  • GDP: $1.492 trillion (2004 est.)

These data are from the World Factbook


  • Visit the Brazil country page of MSU's globalEDGE.


News & Travel

Headlines from Brazil (opens new browser window)


Globe with ess shaped lines across it implying a swirling motion. The globe is superimposed over the lower left 90% of a solid square and the letters I-S-P are below both.

Michigan State University Wordmark with 'Michigan State' above a ruled line and 'University' below it.