Brazil
Brazil is a country in South America. Its capital is Brasília, and it shares land borders with 10 countries.
- Capital
- Brasília
- Region
- South America
- Area
- 8,515,902 km² Number 5 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 10 countries
What is the capital of Brazil?
The capital of Brazil is Brasília.
Which countries border Brazil?
Brazil shares land borders with 10 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, France, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Brasília |
|---|---|---|
 Paraguay | Asunción | 1,458 km (906 mi) |
 Bolivia | Sucre | 1,878 km (1,167 mi) |
 Uruguay | Montevideo | 2,280 km (1,416 mi) |
 Argentina | Buenos Aires | 2,340 km (1,454 mi) |
 Suriname | Paramaribo | 2,538 km (1,577 mi) |
 Guyana | Georgetown | 2,755 km (1,712 mi) |
 Peru | Lima | 3,172 km (1,971 mi) |
 Venezuela | Caracas | 3,594 km (2,233 mi) |
 Colombia | Bogotá | 3,675 km (2,283 mi) |
 France | Paris | 8,724 km (5,421 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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