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Demographics (CIA World Factbook)
Ethnic groups
mixed 45.3%, White 43.5%, Black 10.2%, Indigenous 0.6%, Asian 0.4% (2022 est.)
Languages
number of languages:
1
Languages:
Portuguese (official and most widely spoken language); less common languages include Spanish (border areas and schools), German, Italian, Japanese, English, and many minor Amerindian languages
Major-language sample(s):
<br>O Livro de Fatos Mundiais, a fonte indispensável para informação básica. (Brazilian Portuguese)<br><br>The World Factbook, the indispensable source for basic information.
Religions
Roman Catholic 56.8%, Evangelical 26.9%, none 9.3%, other 4%, Spirtism (Espírita) 1.8%, unspecified 1.4%, Umbanda and Candomblé 1.1%, Indigenous religions .06%, undeclared 0.2% (2022)
Culture
Carnival
Pre-Lenten festival with samba parades, elaborate costumes, and music. Rio Carnival is the world's largest festival.
Demographics
Demo Brazil
Largest Catholic population globally. Rapidly growing Evangelical/Pentecostal movement. Unique Candomblé/Umbanda traditions.
Diversity
Brazil
Predominantly Christian with growing Protestant movement.
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