Brazil: Flag and Facts
Brazil's flag is green with a big yellow diamond holding a blue globe dotted with 27 white stars and crossed by a white band reading ORDEM E PROGRESSO.
- Official name
- Federative Republic of Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Region
- South America
- Population
- 221 million (2025)
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Currency
- Brazilian real
- Area
- 8,515,767 km² (3,287,955 sq mi)
- People
- Brazilian
- Calling code
- +55
- Highest point
- Pico da Neblina 2,994 m
- Independence
- 7 September 1822 (from Portugal)
- National symbols
- Southern Cross constellation
About Brazil
The motto means "Order and Progress." Green is for the forests, yellow is for mineral wealth, and the diamond echoes the shape of the country. The starry globe maps the heavens above Rio de Janeiro on 15 November 1889, when the republic was declared. Each star stands for a state or the Federal District, and the count has climbed from 21 to 27.
Portugal ruled for more than three centuries before Brazil became independent on 7 September 1822. A monarchy lasted until slavery was abolished in 1888, and the military proclaimed a republic the next year. Getúlio Vargas dominated politics from 1930 to 1945. With about 221 million people, Brazil touches 10 other countries.
Did you know?
- The Southern Cross constellation is a national symbol of Brazil.
- Pico da Neblina is Brazil's highest point at 2,994 meters.
- Brazil is only slightly smaller than the United States.
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Questions about Brazil
What is the capital of Brazil?
Brasília is the capital of Brazil.
What language is spoken in Brazil?
Portuguese is the language of Brazil.
Sources
- CIA World Factbook, checked October 8, 2026
- REST Countries data (mledoze/countries), checked October 8, 2026
- Flag artwork: flag-icons (MIT), checked October 8, 2026
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