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Country Facts:
The Bahamas vs. Brazil

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

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Geography

The Bahamas vs. Brazil - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of The Bahamas is 5 383 mi², while the surface area of Brazil is 3 287 956 mi². This means that the area of Brazil is 60980% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
5 383 mi²
3 287 956 mi²

Coastline length

The Bahamas has a coastline of 2 200.9 mi, while Brazil has a coastline of 4 654.7 mi.

2 200.9 mi
4 654.7 mi

Largest city

The largest city in The Bahamas is Nassau, with a population of about 248 948 people. In contrast, the largest city in Brazil is São Paulo, where the population is 11 895 900.

248 948 ppl
11 895 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in The Bahamas is Mount Alvernia on Cat Island, its height is 207 ft. The highest peak in Brazil is Pico da Neblina, which rises to a height of 9 823 ft.

207 ft
Mount Alvernia on Cat Island
9 823 ft
Pico da Neblina

Highest recorded temperature

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112.5°F
Bom Jesus, Piauí

Lowest recorded temperature

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6.8°F
Caçador, Santa Catarina

Society

The Bahamas vs. Brazil - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of The Bahamas is about 393 244, while Brazil is home to 212 559 417 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
393 244 ppl
212 559 417 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 75.9 years in The Bahamas and 75.0 years in Brazil.

75.9 years
75.0 years

Average age

The average age is 32.8 years in The Bahamas and 33.2 years in Brazil.

32.8 years
33.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in The Bahamas and 0.65% in Brazil.

0.84%
0.65%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in The Bahamas and 93.2% in Brazil.

95.6%
93.2%

Language

In The Bahamas, the main language is English, and in Brazil the primary language is Portuguese.

english
portuguese

Religion

In The Bahamas, the main religion is Christianity; in Brazil, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

1 484 000 ppl
Ranking: 86/174
6 306 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/174

Economy

GDP per capita

The Bahamas: 32 526 Int$. Brazil: 14 830 Int$.

32 526 Int$
Ranking: 46/194
14 830 Int$
Ranking: 88/194

Currency

The Bahamas: Bahamian Dollar (BSD). Brazil: Brazilian Real (BRL).

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BSD
Bahamian Dollar
BRL
Brazilian Real

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

The Bahamas has left-hand traffic, Brazil has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: The Bahamas - January, February, March, April, December; Brazil - January, February, March, December.

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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Germany (Settings → Your Country)
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No data
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B126 EUR - 155 EUR
T190 EUR - 246 EUR
B32 EUR - 39 EUR
T67 EUR - 86 EUR

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