Brazil
Brazil is South America's largest country. This topic is part of Countries within Geography. This page currently draws on 34 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Brazil trivia questions
Brazil is located on which continent?
Answer: South America
Bonus fact: Brazil is South America's largest country.
Which major rainforest covers a large part of northern Brazil?
Answer: Amazon rainforest
Bonus fact: Most of the Amazon rainforest lies in Brazil.
On which continent does Brazil occupy the largest share of land area?
Answer: South America
Bonus fact: Brazil is the continent's largest country.
Brazil nuts come from trees native to which rainforest?
Answer: Amazon rainforest
Bonus fact: Brazil nut trees grow naturally in the Amazon basin.
Brazil nuts are especially rich in which trace mineral?
Answer: Selenium
Bonus fact: A small number can provide a large amount of selenium.
Brazil nut fruits are large hard capsules that fall from what?
Answer: Tall trees
Bonus fact: Wild trees can reach more than 40 meters tall.
What is the capital of Brazil?
Answer: Brasilia
Bonus fact: Brasilia became Brazil's capital in 1960; Rio de Janeiro had served as the capital before it.
Which nation defeated host Brazil in the decisive match of the 1950 FIFA World Cup?
Answer: Uruguay
Bonus fact: Uruguay came from behind to win the match at the Maracanã.
Which country does Brazil NOT share a land border with?
Answer: Ecuador
Bonus fact: Among South America’s sovereign states other than Brazil, only Chile and Ecuador do not share a land border with Brazil; the CIA also lists the border with French Guiana.
How many stars appear on Brazil’s national flag?
Answer: 27
Bonus fact: The CIA describes 27 white five-pointed stars on Brazil’s flag, representing the 26 states and the Federal District.
Which nation won the 1950 men's FIFA World Cup after defeating Brazil 2-1 in the decisive final-round match?
Answer: Uruguay
Bonus fact: Alcides Ghiggia scored the winning goal at the Maracana.
Which of these South American countries shares a land border with Brazil?
Answer: Argentina
Bonus fact: Brazil has land borders with ten neighboring countries or territories in South America.