Brazil

The 11th largest country in the world, Brazil encompasses a fascinating range of cultures, nationalities and traditions. The predominant culture is Portuguese-speaking Catholic, but there are also large communities of Africans, indigenous peoples, Germans, Italians and more.

Brazilian religious architecture is dominated by European-style churches from the 16th century onward, yet the country is perhaps best known for its exciting modern architecture, such as the striking Brasilia Cathedral and the colossal statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio.

Brazil Country Guide

English Name: Brazil Local Name: Brasil (Republica Federativa do Brasil) Time Zone: Brazil has four time zones. BRT (UTC-2 to -4); Summer (DST): BRST (UTC-2 to -4) Calling Code: 55 Currency: Real (R$) (BRL) Area: 8,514,877 sq km (11th largest in world) Population: 198,739,269 (July 2009 est.) Languages: Portuguese (official);less common languages include Spanish (border areas and schools), German, Italian, Japanese, English, and a large number of minor Amerindian languages Religions: Roman Catholic (nominal) 73.6%, Protestant 15.4%, Spiritualist 1.3%, Bantu/voodoo 0.3%, other 1.8%, unspecified 0.2%, none 7.4% (2000 census)

Brazil Sacred Sites Index Browse our illustrated index of sacred sites and religious places Brazil Map A detailed interactive map of Brazil with major cities and religious sites marked, plus links to travel maps and more Brazil Books A hand-selected gallery of books on Brazil specially chosen for Sacred Destinations readers Brazil Hotels Search availability, view photos, read reviews, and get a great deal on a hotel room in Brazil

Featured Destinations in Brazil (List All Destinations) Christ the Redeemer Rio de Janeiro Completed in 1931, this famous statue of Christ overlooking Rio de Janeiro is the second largest of its kind in the world. It was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.

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