Flag of Brazil
The flag of Brazil is green, yellow, blue, and white. It's a country in South America, its capital city is Brasília, and its money is the Brazilian Real. Look closely: it has a star on it! ⭐
- Capital
- Brasília
- Continent
- South America
- Currency
- Brazilian Real
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Famous landmark
- Christ the Redeemer
Fun fact: Famous for football, carnival, and the Amazon rainforest!
Facts about Brazil for kids
- Population
- 213 million
- Size
- 8,515,767 km²
- Neighbours
- Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela
- Coast
- Yes
- Highest point
- Pico da Neblina (2,994 m)
- Cars drive on the
- Right
- Phone code
- +55
- National anthem
- Brazilian National Anthem
- National bird
- Rufous-bellied thrush
- National tree
- Brazilwood
- Most popular sport
- Football
- Famous food
- Feijoada, Pão de queijo, and Brigadeiro
Tropical: Hot and wet all year.
States and capitals of Brazil
Brazil is divided into 27 states and regions. Here is each one with its capital city.
| State | Capital |
|---|---|
| Acre | Rio Branco |
| Alagoas | Maceió |
| Amapá | Macapá |
| Amazonas | Manaus |
| Bahia | Salvador |
| Ceará | Fortaleza |
| Espírito Santo | Vitória |
| Goiás | Goiânia |
| Maranhão | São Luís |
| Mato Grosso | Cuiabá |
| Mato Grosso do Sul | Campo Grande |
| Minas Gerais | Belo Horizonte |
| Pará | Belém |
| Paraíba | João Pessoa |
| Paraná | Curitiba |
| Pernambuco | Recife |
| Piauí | Teresina |
| Rio de Janeiro | Rio de Janeiro |
| Rio Grande do Norte | Natal |
| Rio Grande do Sul | Porto Alegre |
| Rondônia | Porto Velho |
| Roraima | Boa Vista |
| Santa Catarina | Florianópolis |
| São Paulo | São Paulo |
| Sergipe | Aracaju |
| Tocantins | Palmas |
| Federal District (territory) | Brasília |
Quiz yourself: Guess the State Capital →
Flags that look similar
- Flag of the Solomon Islands
- Flag of the Central African Republic
- Flag of Comoros
- Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Flag of Nauru
- Flag of Argentina
Test yourself!
Questions about this flag
- What is the capital of Brazil?
- The capital of Brazil is Brasília.
- Which continent is Brazil in?
- Brazil is in South America.
- What money does Brazil use?
- Brazil uses the Brazilian Real.
- What colors are on the flag of Brazil?
- The flag of Brazil is green, yellow, blue, and white.
- Does the flag of Brazil have a star?
- Yes, the flag of Brazil has a star.
- Which flags look like the flag of Brazil?
- Flags with similar colors include Solomon Islands, Central African Republic, Comoros, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nauru, Argentina.
- How many people live in Brazil?
- About 213 million people live in Brazil.
- What is the national bird of Brazil?
- The national bird of Brazil: Rufous-bellied thrush.
- What food is Brazil famous for?
- Brazil is famous for Feijoada, Pão de queijo, and Brigadeiro.
- What is the weather like in Brazil?
- Tropical: Hot and wet all year.
- Which side of the road do cars drive on in Brazil?
- In Brazil, cars drive on the right.