Federative Republic of Brazil

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The population of Brazil is made up of the following:

White (includes Portuguese, German, Italian, Spanish and Polish): 55%
Mixed White & Black: 38%
Black: 6%
Others (includes Japanese, Arab and Amerindian): 1%

Area: 8,511,965 sq. miles
Population: 184,101,109

Capital City: Brasilia
Government Type: Federative Republic
Currency: Real

What does the flag represent?
The flag is green with a large yellow diamond in the center bearing a blue celestial globe with 27 white five-pointed stars. Each star represents a state and the Federal District. They are arranged in the same pattern as the night sky over Brazil. The globe has a white equatorial band with the motto ORDEM E PROGRESSO (Order and Progress).

Animals of Brazil

Macuco Blue Macaw Toucan Umbrella Bird Boa Sloth Anteater Brazilian Tapir

Languages spoken in Brazil:

Though Portuguese is the official language, you will hear English, several European languages, and some tribal languages as well.

Common Words: