With the Summer Olympics taking place in Rio de Janeiro in August, Brazil has been a particular topic of interest lately. Officially known as the Federative Republic of Brazil, this vast South American country is only slightly smaller than the United States.

Get the facts, figures, and background you need about this country with World Geography & Culture. Find current information on the geography and history of Brazil, along with up-to-date details on people and culture, weather and climate, government, society, and more.

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