Why visit
Brasília is the capital of Brazil. A practical starting point for museums, food, and onward routes into the country.
Brazil at a glance
Country center
-10.0°, -55.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
8,515,767 km²
3,287,955 mi²
Country population
216.4 million
25/km²
Subregion
South America
Currency
Brazilian real (R$)
BRL
Dial
+55
Language
Portuguese
Demonym
Brazilian
Internet
.br
UN
Member state
ISO code
BR / BRA
Where in the world
-10.0° · -55.0°
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Did you know
- Brazil shares a border with every South American country except Chile and Ecuador.
- The Amazon rainforest produces ~6% of the world's oxygen: and 60% of the Amazon is in Brazil.
- Sao Paulo has the largest Japanese community outside Japan.
- Brazilians speak Portuguese, not Spanish: it is the largest Portuguese-speaking country by ~20× (Portugal itself has ~10M people).
Bordering Brazil
Plan checks
- Choose a neighborhood first: many capitals have tourist centers that are not the best places to stay.
- Public transport passes usually beat taxis and rideshares for multi-day visits.
- Check opening days. Major sites close on Mondays or Tuesdays in many countries.
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Frequently asked about Brasília
What currency is used in Brasília?
Brasília uses the Brazilian real (R$), ISO code BRL.
What languages are spoken in Brazil?
The primary language is Portuguese.
What is the international calling code for Brazil?
The calling code is +55.
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