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Country Facts:
Brazil vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Brazil and United States by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Brazil vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Brazil is 3 287 956 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 11.87% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 287 956 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Brazil has a coastline of 4 654.7 mi, while United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi.

4 654.7 mi
12 380.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Brazil is São Paulo, with a population of about 11 895 900 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

11 895 900 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Brazil is Pico da Neblina, its height is 9 823 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

9 823 ft
Pico da Neblina
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

In Brazil, the highest temperature ever measured was 112.5°F and was recorded in Bom Jesus, Piauí, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

112.5°F
Bom Jesus, Piauí
134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Brazil, the lowest temperature ever measured was 6.8°F and was recorded in Caçador, Santa Catarina, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

6.8°F
Caçador, Santa Catarina
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

Brazil vs. United States - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Brazil is about 212 559 417, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
212 559 417 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 75.0 years in Brazil and 80.4 years in the United States.

75.0 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 33.2 years in Brazil and 38.5 years in the United States.

33.2 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Brazil and 0.7% in the United States.

0.65%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 93.2% in Brazil and 99.0% in the United States.

93.2%
99.0%

Language

In Brazil, the main language is Portuguese, and in the United States the primary language is English.

portuguese
english

Religion

In Brazil, the main religion is Christianity; in the United States, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

6 306 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/174
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Brazil: 14 830 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

14 830 Int$
Ranking: 88/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194

Currency

Brazil: Brazilian Real (BRL). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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BRL
Brazilian Real
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Brazil: frequency and voltage are 127V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: C, N). Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

127V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: C, N
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Brazil has right-hand traffic, United States has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Brazil - January, February, March, December; United States - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B34 USD - 41 USD
T68 USD - 93 USD
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD

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