Brazil's population reached 219,624,301 as of January 2024. Population density is 25.8 people per square kilometer. Total area is 8,514,880 km²
Born as Ronaldo de Assis Moreira on March 21, 1980. Played as attacking midfielder or forward. Known as "Ronaldinho Gaúcho" in Brazil to distinguish from Ronaldo. Won FIFA World Player of the Year in 2004 and 2005
Brazil's climate varies from tropical north to temperate south of Tropic of Capricorn. Northern regions average above 25°C, reaching 40°C in temperate zones. Southern regions average 13-22°C, with frosts during winter. Highest temperature recorded was 44.8°C in Araçuaí in 2023. Lowest temperature recorded was −14°C in Caçador in 1952
Brazil is the largest country in South America with over 203 million people. It is the fifth-largest country by area and seventh-largest by population. Brazil has 26 states and a Federal District with the capital Brasília. Portuguese is the official language and Brazil has the most speakers worldwide
Brazil occupies half of South America, bordering Atlantic Ocean. Total area is 8,514,215 km², including 8,456,510 km² land and 55,455 km² water. Highest point is Pico da Neblina at 2,994 m. Borders 11 South American countries except Chile and Ecuador
Portuguese is the primary language of most Brazilians. Foreign immigrants have introduced new words like "tchau" from Italian. Indigenous Tupian language influenced Brazilian place-names and pronunciation