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| Brazil | |
| Redirects: | Federative Republic of Brazil Brasil |
| Category: | Country |
| Continent: | South America |
| Points of interest: | Rio de Janeiro; São Paulo |
Brazil is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people. It is the only Portuguese-speaking country in the Americas and the largest lusophone country in the world. Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Brazil has a coastline of 7,491 km (4,655 mi). It is bordered on the north by Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and the French overseas region of French Guiana; on the northwest by Colombia; on the west by Bolivia and Peru; on the southwest by Argentina and Paraguay and on the south by Uruguay. Numerous archipelagos form part of Brazilian territory, such as Fernando de Noronha, Rocas Atoll, Saint Peter and Paul Rocks, and Trindade and Martim Vaz. It borders all other South American countries except Ecuador and Chile.
Firefly actress Morena Baccarin was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on June 2nd, 1979. She also appeared on the 2009 relaunch of V and has appeared in episodes of Homeland and The Mentalist as well.
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TV shows that take place in Brazil
Characters from Brazil
| Character | Series |
|---|---|
| Lisa Nova | Brand New Cherry Flavor |
People who were born in Brazil
People who died in Brazil
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