75 Interesting Fun Facts About Brazil

Brazil is one of the famous countries in the world and there are some things not famous about the country itself.

Latins are tenderly enthusiastic. In Brazil, they throw flowers at you. In Argentina, they throw themselves (Marlene Dietrich). Everybody likes Brazil, We want Brazilians to come out (Alan Hansen)

1. Brazil is the largest speaking country in the world
2. Brazil has the largest stadium in the continent- the Maracana Stadium
3. Sao Paulo is the largest city in Brazil
4. Brazil currency is called the Real and its sign is R$
5. Brazil has 13 cities with over one million residents
6. Brazil is one of the 10 most powerful countries in the world
7. One of the best architects in the world, Oscar Niemeyer was the one who designed the capital city of Brazil.
8. The favorite sport of Brazil is soccer
9. Brazil was named for the tree called Brazilwood
10. Brazil is considered to have the largest collection of beautiful and unusual flowers
11. One of the world’s superfoods, the Acai berry is grown in Brazil
12. The major exports of Brazil include aircraft, coffee, cars, iron ore, shoes, orange juice, corned beef, and textiles.
13. It has the second-highest number of airports in the world
14. The economy of Brazil thrives on agriculture, mining, and manufacturing.
15. It is one of the world’s leading producers of hydroelectric power.
16. Brazil has the fifth-highest number of visits from the pope in the world.
17. Rio and Sao Paulo is noted for the high crime rates and social disparity in Brazil
18. Every Brazilian city has at least one soccer stadium
19. Brazilian women attained the right to vote in 1931
20. Brazil is the 5th country to make seatbelt compulsory
21. Brazil is a founding member of the United Nations and the G20
22. Brazil has 225 groups of indigenous people, 170 of each live in the Amazon
23. Brazil is the world’s leading source of both precious and semi-precious stones
24. Brazil literacy rate is 86.4%- the lowest in the continent
25. Brazil leads in the reduction of gas and emissions
26. Brazil shares a border with every country in the continent except Chile and Ecuador
27. Brazil is one of the places in the world to make many friends
28. The largest river in terms of volume is the Amazon River, Brazil
29. Brazil has the furthest east of any country in the Americas
30. The eighth tallest freestanding structure in the world is located in Rio de Janeiro. It is called Cristo Redentor
31. 0.5% of the people who live in America are Asians
32. The capital is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world
33. Brazil is 100% energy-dependent
34. Brazil is one the fastest growing business in the world
35. Brazil declared independence from Portugal on September 7, 1822
36. Brazil is the fifth-largest country on earth
37. The state of Minas Gerais is famous for its abundance of gorgeous emeralds, aquamarines, topazes, and other beautiful gems
38. Brazil is the fourth country in the world to abolish capital punishment
39. Brazil is the only country in the New World to have to be the seat of government for a European country
40. The motto of Brazil is “Order and Progress”
41. It has the most number of species in the world
42. Brazil has the world’s widest road; the Monumental Axis can hold 160 cars driving side by side.
43. In the continent, Brazil has the highest number of AIDS victims
44. Brazil has the ninth highest number of billionaires in the world
45. Brazil has produced many brilliant and popular actresses such as Florinda Bolkan, Xuxa, Bruna Lombardi, etc
46. Alberto Santos Dumont from Brazil was the first person to fly a heavier-than-air aircraft
47. Brazil was the fourth country in the world to modernize its postal system by using a stamp
48. Brazil has the tenth highest railroad network on the planet
49. There are 26 states in Brazil
50. A Brazilian model is considered one of the most gorgeous women in the world
51. There is no official religion in Brazil
52. Joaquin Osorio Duque Estrada was a renowned erudite personality of Brazil who composes the verses of the Brazilian anthem
53. In terms of population density, Brazil ranges 44-48 in the world rank
54. The country that issues the fourth most daily newspapers in Brazil
55. There are more than 180 native languages spoken in Brazil
56. Brasilia is the capital of Brazil
57. Brazil is the largest country in South America
58. Voting in the elections is compulsory in Brazil for everyone between the ages of 18-65
59. Brazil has the third-largest road network in the world
60. The most preferred tourist spots in Brazil is the city of Rio de Janeiro
61. Brazil has the highest Christian population in the world
62. Brazil is the fifth country in the world to have the highest number of reptiles
63. Brazil is the only country in the South American Continent whose dominant language and culture comes from Portugal
64. Brazil produces the world’s best coffee
65. Most of the country has a tropical climate
66. Same-sex marriage is legal in Brazil
67. It has the highest rainforest in the world- the Amazon forest
68. Brazil is the largest Catholic nation in the world
69. The symbol and icon of Brazil is the statue of Christ the Redeemer
70. Brazil has the longest beach at 7500km
71. Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer statue is one of the seven wonders of the modern world
72. The currency of Brazil has both horizontal and vertical pictures
73. Brazil is the longest country in the world, spanning approximately 2,800 miles from north to south via land
74. Nelson Piquet accumulated the third most world titles and Grand Prix points