BRAZIL

Brazil is the world’s fifth-largest country in both size and population, and its thriving economy has made it Latin America’s powerhouse, enjoying record growth in recent years (Brazil currently ranks among the ten largest economies in the world). This is a country revered for its football prowess and rich musical traditions, which include samba, bossanova, tropicalismo, forró and numerous other distinctive styles.

Area: 8,515,767 km2
Capital: Brasília
Country Code: 55
Country Population: 202,768,562
Credit Cards: All major credit cards accepted at tourist locations

Currency: Real
Departure Tax: Buried within airline fares.
Drives on the: Right
Electricity: 110 V, 220V and 240V
Ethnic Groups: White; Pardo (Multiracial); Black; Asian

Location: The largest country in South America in the north eastern corner.
Official Language(s): Portuguese
Religion: Roman Catholic, Protistant
Time Zone: BOT (UTC−4)
Tipping: Tipping in restaurants is set around 10% and will be added