| Area Total | 8,515,770 sq km |
| Climate | mostly tropical, but temperate in south |
| Natural Resources | bauxite, gold, iron ore, manganese, nickel, phosphates, platinum, tin, rare earth elements, uranium, petroleum, hydropower, timber |
| Imports | $153.2 billion (2017 est.) partners: China 18.1%, US 16.7%, Argentina 6.3%, Germany 6.1% (2017) |
| Exports | $217.2 billion (2017 est.) partners: China 21.8%, US 12.5%, Argentina 8.1%, Netherlands 4.3% (2017) |
| Government | federal presidential republic |
| Capital | Brasilia |
| Population | 208.8 million (July 2018 est.) |
| Ethnicity | white 47.7%, mulatto (mixed white and black) 43.1%, black 7.6%, Asian 1.1%, indigenous 0.4% (2010 est.) |
| Language | Portuguese (official and most widely spoken language); note: less common languages include Spanish (border areas and schools), German, Italian, Japanese, English, and a large number of minor Amerindian languages |
News about Brazil
- Bolsonaro slated for endoscopy amid post-surgery complications
on December 31, 2025Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is scheduled to undergo a digestive endoscopy on Wednesday, as medical teams continue to treat him for recurring post-surgery complications.
- Power cuts reported in São Paulo due to heavy rains
on December 30, 2025Some 31,000 households were left without electricity on Monday in São Paulo after heavy rains late in the afternoon, leading to a Civil Defense flooding alert in South America's largest city.
- Bolsonaro undergoes new surgical procedure
on December 29, 2025Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro underwent a second surgical procedure to treat persistent, chronic hiccups that have complicated his recovery from hernia surgery on Christmas Day. According to his son Carlos Bolsonaro, the family is concerned about the former head of State's health after a spike in blood pressure and new respiratory treatments.
- Brazil records highest foreign investment inflow in a decade
on December 29, 2025The Brazilian government announced on Sunday that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) reached US$84.1 billion between January and November 2025, marking the highest volume of capital inflow since 2014.
- Brazil: Azul Airlines' stock plummets amid new issuance
on December 26, 2025Azul Airlines' stock experienced a severe market crash on Friday, with shares plummeting as much as 50% during intraday trading before settling at a 25% loss by mid-afternoon. The sell-off follows the airline's massive issuance of new shares as part of its ongoing US Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring.
- Brazilian eVTOL flying car performs unmanned flight
on December 26, 2025Eve Air Mobility, a subsidiary of Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, has conducted the first flight of the full-scale prototype of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo state.
- Brazil eyes Italian weaponry to boost defense capabilities
on December 26, 2025Brazil's Army has made significant progress in acquiring a sophisticated anti-aircraft defense system, with Italy’s MBDA emerging as the primary candidate. The deal, valued at around US$600 million, aims to address a critical gap in the country's security infrastructure.
- Bolsonaro remains hospitalized after hernia surgery
on December 26, 2025Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro remains under heavy guard at the DF Star Hospital in Brasília following a three-hour surgical procedure to repair a bilateral inguinal hernia. The surgery, performed on Christmas Day, was described by medical staff as successful and without immediate complications.
- Canadian carrier's rapid expansion boosts Embraer's performance
on December 24, 2025Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced Tuesday the delivery of the 50th E195-E2 jet to Canadian carrier Porter Airlines, marking one of the most aggressive fleet expansions in the North American aviation sector.
- Brazil: No Xmas pardon for Jan. 8 rioters
on December 24, 2025Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed his traditional Christmas pardon decree, granting clemency to thousands of inmates. However, for the second consecutive year, the president has explicitly excluded those convicted of attempting to overthrow the democratic order during the January 8, 2023, attacks in Brasília.
