Brazil encompasses a wide range of tropical and subtropical landscapes, as well as wetlands, savannas, plateaus, and low mountains. It contains most of the Amazon basin, including the world's largest river …

3 days ago · Brazil, country of South America that occupies half the continent’s landmass. It is the fifth largest and fifth most-populous country in the world. Brazil contains most of the Amazon River basin, …

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2 days ago · Brazil borders all South American countries, except Chile and Ecuador. To the east, the Brazilian coastline extends 4,600 miles along the Atlantic Ocean. The vast regions of the Amazon …

Brazil has a population of more than 212 million people (in 2024), making it the seventh most populous country in the world and the most populous nation in South America. The national capital is Brasília, …

Brazil encompasses a wide range of tropical and subtropical landscapes, as well as wetlands, savannas, plateaus, and low mountains. It contains most of the Amazon basin, including the world's largest river …

Dec 5, 2025 · Brazil (Portuguese: Brasil) is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world. Brazil is an incredibly diverse country, in people, culture, and landscapes—from the …

Nov 26, 2024 · Spanning a whole host of landscapes – from the Amazon rainforest, the bustling cities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, to the iconic Copacabana beach, Brazil is home to more than 220 …

Nov 15, 2025 · Brazil's Supreme Court justices sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to more than 27 years in prison after convicting him of plotting a coup to remain in office.

Traveling to Brazil offers a kaleidoscope of experiences, from dancing to the infectious beats of samba in the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro to exploring the lush Amazon rainforest’s biodiversity.