Published: 06 Oct 2008 17:35:49 PST
Capital: Brasilia
Population
Total Population (million):
191.601284069
Annual growth rate:
1.22074%
Density:
22.30583inhab./km²
Urban population:
84.66%
Ethnic Origins:
According to the 2000 census, 53.7% of the Brazilian population was white, 38.5% of mixed race, 6.2% black, and 0.9% belonged to other ethnic minorities (Indians, Arabs, Japanese), with 0.7% in no particular category.
Official Language:
Portuguese
Other languages spoken:
Spanish is generally understood by the Brazilians. French is still spoken among the university elite, due to the tradition of its being "the language of culture".
Business language:
Portuguese and Spanish; English is not used very much.
Religion:
Despite a very strong Catholic tradition, religious freedom has been recognized and practised for several decades. Religions of African origin were legalized in the 1950s, and many Neo-Pentacostal churches have been opened since the end of the eighties.
Country overview
Area:
8514880 km²
Type of State:
A federal republic based on parliamentary democracy. The Brazilian constitution gives extensive powers to the government.
Type of economy:
Upper-middle-income economy, Emerging Financial Market
3rd greatest foreign debt; leading producer of sugar and coffee in the world.
3rd greatest foreign debt; leading producer of sugar and coffee in the world.
Telecommunication
Telephone code:
To call from Brazil, dial 00
To call in Brazil, dial 55
To call from Brazil, dial 00
To call in Brazil, dial 55
Internet suffix:
.br
Computers:
16.1
Telephone lines:
74.5
Internet users:
22.55
Access to electricity:
n.c.
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