AMERICAS

🇧🇷 Brazil

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution
Advisory Level Level 2
Exchange Rate 1 USD = 5.48 BRL
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Last Updated May 29, 2025

About Brazil

Brazil

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is also the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh-largest by population, with over 213 million people. The country is a federation composed of 26 states and a Federal District, which hosts the capital, Brasília. Its most populous city is São Paulo, followed by Rio de Janeiro. Brazil has the most Portuguese speakers in the world and is the only country in the Americas where Portuguese is an official language.

Source: Wikipedia

At a Glance

Capital Brasília
Population 213.4 million
Area 8,515,767 km²
Language Portuguese
Currency Brazilian real
GDP/Capita $10,311

Travel Advisory

Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Brazilian real (BRL)
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 5.48 BRL
GDP
$2.19T
GDP per Capita
$10,311

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 1,013 BRL
Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy
75.9 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region
Americas
Capital
Brasília
Area
8,515,767 km²
Population
213,421,037
Timezone
UTC-05:00
Languages
Portuguese
Calling Code
+55
Drives On
Right
ISO Code
BR