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Located in [[South America]],<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/br.html CIA World Factbook]</ref> '''Brazil''' has the third largest area among North/South American countries and the second largest population, having a total of 213 million people as of 2020. Brazil is the only Portuguese-speaking nation in the Americas. About three-quarters of all Brazilians belong to the [[Roman Catholic Church]]; most others are Protestant, members of a growing evangelical movement, or follow practices derived from African religions. [[São Paulo]] is its largest city, and the famous [[Rio de Janeiro]] is a major port city and former capital of Brazil. Brasilia is the present capital and became so in 1960 after it was planned and developed in 1956.
Located in [[South America]],<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/br.html CIA World Factbook]</ref> '''Brazil''' has the third largest area among North/South American countries and the second largest population, having a total of 213 million people as of 2020. Brazil is the only Portuguese-speaking nation in the Americas. About three-quarters of all Brazilians belong to the [[Roman Catholic Church]]; most others are [[Protestant]], members of a growing [[evangelical]] movement, or follow practices derived from African religions. [[São Paulo]] is its largest city, and the famous [[Rio de Janeiro]] is a major port city and former capital of Brazil. Brasilia is the present capital and became so in 1960 after it was planned and developed in 1956.
Brazil successfully hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics, the 2014 World Cup, and the 2013 World Youth Day. Brazil is known for its spectacular beaches, such as its world-renowned Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil successfully hosted the 2016 Summer [[Olympics]], the 2014 [[World Cup]], and the 2013 World Youth Day. Brazil is known for its spectacular beaches, such as its world-renowned Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.
[[Pele]], for long the most famous athlete in the world (he played [[soccer]]), was Brazilian.
[[Pele]], for long the most famous athlete in the world (he played [[soccer]]), was Brazilian.