Americas

Brazil for Kids

10 facts for kids about Brazil, perfect for school projects, homeschool lessons, or just because curiosity is awesome.

Capital: Brasília

Continent: Americas

Main Language: Portuguese

10 Fun Facts About Brazil

  1. 1. [Geography] Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world.
  2. 2. [Nature] Brazil contains 60% of the Amazon Rainforest, the largest rainforest on Earth.
  3. 3. [Animals] The Amazon is home to pink river dolphins, jaguars, capybaras, and over 1,300 bird species.
  4. 4. [Festival] Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is the world's biggest party, with samba dancing and giant parade floats.
  5. 5. [Language] Brazil is the only South American country where Portuguese is the main language.
  6. 6. [Sports] Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup five times, more than any other country.
  7. 7. [Famous Place] The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio is 98 feet tall and one of the New Seven Wonders.
  8. 8. [Food] Brigadeiros, chocolate and condensed milk truffles, are the favorite Brazilian birthday treat.
  9. 9. [Music] Samba and bossa nova are two famous music styles invented in Brazil.
  10. 10. [Nature] Brazil's Iguaçu Falls has 275 separate waterfalls and is taller and wider than Niagara Falls!

Bring Brazil to life

Join MaiMai for free interactive adventures, songs, recipes, and downloadable activities about Brazil, built for kids ages 3 to 18.

Start free · World cultures hub

More ways to explore Brazil

Explore more Americas countries