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Country Facts:
Indonesia vs. Brazil

Learn about the similarities and differences between Indonesia 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

Indonesia vs. Brazil - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Indonesia is 735 358 mi², while the surface area of Brazil is 3 287 956 mi². This means that the area of Brazil is 347% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
735 358 mi²
3 287 956 mi²

Coastline length

Indonesia has a coastline of 33 998.9 mi, while Brazil has a coastline of 4 654.7 mi.

33 998.9 mi
4 654.7 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Indonesia is Jakarta, with a population of about 11 374 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Brazil is São Paulo, where the population is 11 895 900.

11 374 000 ppl
11 895 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Indonesia is Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid), its height is 16 024 ft. The highest peak in Brazil is Pico da Neblina, which rises to a height of 9 823 ft.

16 024 ft
Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid)
9 823 ft
Pico da Neblina

Highest recorded temperature

In Indonesia, the highest temperature ever measured was 103.1°F and was recorded in Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java, while in Brazil the highest temperature was 112.5°F and was recorded in Bom Jesus, Piauí.

103.1°F
Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java
112.5°F
Bom Jesus, Piauí

Lowest recorded temperature

In Indonesia, the lowest temperature ever measured was 21.9°F and was recorded in Kertasarie Estate, while in Brazil, the lowest temperature was 6.8°F and was recorded in Caçador, Santa Catarina.

21.9°F
Kertasarie Estate
6.8°F
Caçador, Santa Catarina

Society

Indonesia vs. Brazil - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Indonesia is about 273 523 615, while Brazil is home to 212 559 417 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
273 523 615 ppl
212 559 417 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 72.8 years in Indonesia and 75.0 years in Brazil.

72.8 years
75.0 years

Average age

The average age is 31.1 years in Indonesia and 33.2 years in Brazil.

31.1 years
33.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.81% in Indonesia and 0.65% in Brazil.

0.81%
0.65%

Literacy

Literacy is 96.0% in Indonesia and 93.2% in Brazil.

96.0%
93.2%

Language

In Indonesia, the main language is Indonesian, and in Brazil the primary language is Portuguese.

indonesian
portuguese

Religion

In Indonesia, the main religion is Islam; in Brazil, the main religion is Christianity.

islam
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

10 407 000 ppl
Ranking: 27/174
6 306 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Indonesia: 12 068 Int$. Brazil: 14 830 Int$.

12 068 Int$
Ranking: 109/194
14 830 Int$
Ranking: 88/194

Currency

Indonesia: Rupiah (IDR). Brazil: Brazilian Real (BRL).

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IDR
Rupiah
BRL
Brazilian Real

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Indonesia: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Brazil: frequency and voltage are 127V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: C, N).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
127V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: C, N

Driving side

Indonesia 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: Indonesia - May, June, July, August, September; 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 Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B15 EUR - 19 EUR
T36 EUR - 50 EUR
B32 EUR - 39 EUR
T64 EUR - 83 EUR

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