Ranked 5th highest in the world, Brazil has a population of nearly 190m, spread over a huge surface area covering a large portion of South America. Heavily influenced by 300 years of Portuguese colonization, the inhabitants of Brazil are friendly & welcoming. Famed for its coastline, Brazil offers some of the most stunning scenery and beachfront properties at incredibly affordable prices. Here are some facts about Brazil:

• Area: 8,511,965 km²

• Coastline: 7,491km

• Climate: Tropical

• Languages: Portuguese (Official), Spanish, English, French

• Capital City: Brasilia

• Time Zone: GMT – 3 hours

• Currency: Real [BRL] – Approx. 4.1 BRL/£ or 2.8 BRL/€

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