Brazil
Brazil is a state in Brazil (South America) that has existed since 1889 CE. Its people spoke Latin and Romance languages (Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian).
Federal republic, the largest country in South America. Getúlio Vargas ruled from 1930 to 1945, the capital moved to Brasília in 1960 and a military regime held power from 1964 to 1985.
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Facts
- Dates
- 1889 CE to the present
- Duration
- 136 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Brazil, South America
- Language family
- Latin and Romance
- Capital
- Rio de Janeiro, then Brasília from 1960
Came from
Events in South America during its time
- Brasília inaugurated
- Coup in Chile
Neighbours in South America
- Peru
- Colombia
- Argentina
- Empire of Brazil
- French Guiana
- Dutch Suriname
- Paraguay
- Chile
- Bolivia
- Uruguay
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Ottoman Empire
- Ottoman Empire
- Portuguese Empire
- Kingdom of Kongo
- Qing dynasty
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Russian Empire
Questions
When did Brazil exist?
1889 CE to the present, about 136 years.
Where was Brazil?
Brazil, in South America. Its capital was Rio de Janeiro, then Brasília from 1960.
What language did Brazil speak?
Latin and Romance. This family includes Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian.
What came before Brazil?
Empire of Brazil.