Brazil and its 66 important Details for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams

Brazil and its Details for UPSC

Table of Contents

Brazil and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.

Brazil and its Basic Details :

Attribute	Information
Name of the country	Brazil
Capital	Brasília
Independence day	September 7, 1822 (from Portugal)
Major religions	Christianity
Currency	Brazilian Real (BRL)
Continent	South America
Top 5 Famous cities	Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Brasília, Salvador, Manaus
Top 10 Famous persons	Pelé, Ronaldo, Ayrton Senna, Paulo Coelho, Gisele Bündchen, Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Carmen Miranda, Joaquim Barbosa, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Oscar Niemeyer
Type of government	Federal presidential constitutional republic
Main wars fought	Brazil has not been involved in significant wars
GDP	$1.47 trillion (2020)
5 popular tourist places	1. Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro

Brazil, Its Capital, Independence Day, Currency, Major religions, Continent, Top 5 Famous cities, Top 10 Famous persons, type of government, main wars fought, GDP, 5 popular tourist places.

Geography of Brazil :

Category	Information
Geography	Brazil is located in South America and is the largest country in the continent, covering 8.5 million sq km.
Area	Approximately 8,515,767 square kilometers
Population	Approximately 213.99 million people (2022 estimate)
Main Mountain Ranges	Serra do Mar, Mantiqueira, Espinhaço, Serra da Canastra, Serra Geral
Main Mountain Peaks	Pico da Bandeira, Pico das Agulhas Negras, Pico 31 de Março, Pico da Neblina, Pico do Cristal
Main Rivers	Amazon River, Paraná River, São Francisco River, Madeira River, Tocantins River
Main Lakes	Lake Balbina, Lake Tucuruí, Lake Sobradinho, Lake Manso, Lake Palmas
Plateaus	Brazilian Highlands (Planalto Brasileiro)
Deserts	Lençóis Maranhenses (Not a typical desert but has sand dunes)
Volcanoes	Brazil has no active volcanoes.
Main Crops and Vegetation	Soybeans, Coffee, Sugarcane, Corn, Cotton
Main Beaches	Copacabana Beach, Ipanema Beach, Praia do Forte, Jericoacoara Beach, Fernando de Noronha
Neighbouring Countries	Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela
Nearby Seas and Oceans	Atlantic Ocean
Coastline Length	Approximately 7,491 kilometers (4,655 miles)
Top 5 Natural Resources	Iron ore, Bauxite, Gold, Uranium, Timber

Geography of the Brazil , Area in Square Kilometers, Population, 5 Main mountain range, 5 main mountain peeks, 5 Main Rivers, Main lakes, Deserts, plateau and Volcanoes, 5 Main Crops and vegetation, Main Beaches, Neighboring countries which share boundaries, Nearby Sea and oceans, length of Coast line, top 5 Natural resources.

Economy of Brazil :

Category	Information
Major Industries	Agriculture, Mining, Manufacturing, Services, Tourism
Revenue Sources	Agriculture, Mining, Manufacturing, Services, Exports
Top 10 Companies	Petrobras, Vale, JBS, Banco do Brasil, Itaú Unibanco, Bradesco, Ambev, Eletrobras, Suzano, B3
Per Capita Income	Approximately $8,690 (USD) (2022 estimate)
Top 5 Imports	Machinery, Electrical equipment, Chemicals, Oil, Vehicles
Top 5 Exports	Soybeans, Crude oil, Iron ore, Poultry, Sugar
Total Gold Reserves	Approximately 129.7 tons (2023 estimate)

Economy of the Brazil , 5 Major Industries, 5 main revenue sources, top 10 Companies, Per capita income, Top 5 imports, Top 5 exports, Total Gold Reserves.

Defence Power of Brazil :

Category	Information
Defense Budget	US$30.6 billion in 2023
Budget as % of GDP	Approximately 1.5% of the country’s GDP
Active Army Personnel	212,500
Navy Personnel	60,000
Air Force Personnel	60,000
Reserves	1.8 million reserve personnel for national emergency
Defense Imports	US$1.2 billion worth of imports in 2022
Defense Exports	US$0.1 billion worth of exports in 2022

Defence of the Brazil , Size of Defence budget, Total number of Army Personals, Total Number of Air Force Personals, Total number of Navy Personals, Total Defence Imports, Total Defence Export.

Cultural of Brazil :

Category	Information
Main Festivals	Carnival, Festas Juninas, Parintins Festival, etc.
Religious Places	Christ the Redeemer, Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida, etc.
Arts and Dances	Samba, Capoeira, Forró, etc.
Main Languages	Portuguese
Famous Food	Feijoada, Brigadeiro, Acarajé, etc.
UNESCO Buildings	Brasília, Historic Town of Ouro Preto, etc.

Cultural, 5 Main Festivals, 5 main religious places, main arts and Dances, Main Languages, Famous food and Cuisines, 5 UNSCO Protected Buildings.

Sports in Brazil :

Category	Information
National Game	Football (Soccer)
Main Sports	Football, Volleyball, Jiu-Jitsu, Futsal, etc.
Top Athletes	Pelé (Football), Ayrton Senna (F1), Marta (Football), etc.
Top Sports Achievements	5 FIFA World Cup Titles, Multiple Olympic Golds in Football, etc.

Sports of the Brazil , National Game, Main Sports, top athletes, Top Sports Achievements.

Natural Habitat and wild life of Brazil :

Category	Information
National Animal	Jaguar
National Bird	Rufous-bellied thrush
Main Forests	Amazon Rainforest, Atlantic Forest, Cerrado, Pantanal, Caatinga
Recognized Natural Habitats	Amazon Rainforest, Pantanal Wetlands, Atlantic Forest, Cerrado, Caatinga

Natural Habitat and wild life of the Brazil , National Animal, National Bird, Main Forests, Main Recognized Natural Habitats for wild animals.

Biggest in the Brazil :

Category	Information
Biggest Rainforest	Amazon Rainforest
Richest Man	Jorge Paulo Lemann
Biggest Company	Petrobras
Tallest Building	Mirante do Vale
Tallest Statue	Christ the Redeemer
Biggest Bridge	Rio-Niterói Bridge
Tallest Mountain	Pico da Neblina
Longest River	Amazon River
Biggest Forest	Amazon Rainforest
Biggest Lake	Lagoa dos Patos

Biggest in the Brazil , Richest Man, Biggest Company, Tallest Building, Tallest Statue, Biggest Bridge, Tallest Mountain, Longest River, Biggest Forest, Biggest Lake.

Brief History Of Brazil :

An overview of This Country’s historical periods:

Ancient Brazil:

Pre-Colonial Era: Indigenous tribes inhabited the region, with diverse cultures and societies. Various tribes like the Tupinambá, Guarani, and Tupiniquim were among those living in this Country before European arrival.

Medieval Period:

This Country’s medieval period isn’t traditionally classified as such due to the absence of European medieval institutions. This era marks the arrival of Portuguese explorers, particularly the voyage led by Pedro Álvares Cabral in 1500, which claimed this Country for Portugal.

Modern Era:

Colonial Brazil (1500-1815): Portuguese colonization began, and this Country became a major source of sugarcane, gold, and diamonds. African slaves were brought in to work on plantations, contributing significantly to This Country’s cultural diversity.
Independence (1822): Brazil declared independence from Portugal in 1822, leading to the establishment of the Brazilian Empire under Emperor Pedro I.

Recent History:

Abolition of Slavery (1888): This Country abolished slavery, marking a significant social change.
Republic Era (1889): The Brazilian monarchy was replaced by a republic, but political instability ensued.
20th Century: This Country experienced economic growth and urbanization. The country went through several political shifts, including periods of authoritarian rule and democratic reforms.
21st Century: This Country faced socio-economic challenges, including issues of corruption, economic fluctuations, environmental concerns, and political polarization.

Throughout its history, This Country’s cultural richness, influenced by Indigenous, Portuguese, African, and other immigrant communities, has contributed to its vibrant heritage.

This overview provides a concise look at This Country’s historical trajectory, though there are numerous nuances and events that have shaped the country’s evolution. If you need further details on specific historical periods or events, feel free to ask!

For NCERT MCQs Click this Link	For International Current Affairs Click this Link
For Class Wise NCERT Notes and Videos Click this link	For Daily Educational News Click this Link

Manoj