Brazil, [b] officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, [c] is the largest and easternmost country in South America. It is the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh largest by population , with over 212 million people.

Jan 31, 2025 · Brazil, country of South America that occupies half the continent’s landmass. It is the fifth largest country in the world, exceeded in size only by Russia, Canada, China, and the United States, though its area is greater than that of the 48 conterminous U.S. states.

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Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest nation in the world. It forms an enormous triangle on the eastern side of the continent with a 4,500-mile (7,400-kilometer)...

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is a country in South America. It is the world 's fifth largest country. The country has about 212 million people.

Brazil, officially Federative Republic of Brazil, Country, east-central South America. Area: 3,285,872 sq mi (8,510,418 sq km). Population: (2025 est.) 206,296,000. Capital: Brasília. Most Brazilians are of European or mixed (Indian-European, European-African) ancestry.

Jun 27, 2023 · Brazil is a large country located in the central-eastern part of South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. It occupies almost half of the continent's landmass and is dissected by both the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn.

Dec 14, 2023 · By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil continues to pursue industrial and agricultural growth and development of its interior.

Jun 2, 2023 · Brazil is South America's most influential country, a rising economic power and one of the world's biggest democracies. Over the past few years it has made major strides in its efforts...

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest and easternmost country in South America. It is the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh largest by population, with over 203 million people. The country is a federation composed of 26 states and a Federal District, which hosts the capital, Brasília.