Brazil Facts – 115 Fascinating Facts About Brazil

Fun Facts About Brazil

Brazil is the first country in the world to ban tanning beds.

The biggest Japanese community outside of Japan is in Brazil.

Brazil, the only country in South America that speaks Portuguese.

Brazil covers 3 time zones.

Brazil, the largest country in South America.

Amerindians, Europeans and Africans are the three major ethnic groups that Brazilians have descended from.

The word Brazil comes from a tree named brazilwood.

The world’s largest carnival, the Rio Carnival happens in Brazil.

The official language of Brazil is Portuguese.

Brazil is the 5th largest country in the world in terms of both population and land area.