Map of Brazil
Map of Brazil
Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth-largest country in the world. Viewing Brazil on a map helps place the country in geographic context — across South America, the Atlantic coastline, and the wider world.
Where Brazil Is Located
Brazil is located in eastern South America and shares borders with nearly every South American country, except Chile and Ecuador.
The country has a long Atlantic Ocean coastline and contains vast geographic regions, including the Amazon Basin, central plateaus, wetlands, and coastal plains.
Where Brazil Sits on a World Map
On a world map, Brazil appears in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, straddling the Equator and extending deep into the Southern Hemisphere.
Its size and position make Brazil one of the most visually prominent countries in South America and the global south.
Interactive Map of Brazil
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Brazil Coordinates
- Latitude: 14.2350° S
- Longitude: 51.9253° W
These coordinates represent the geographic centre of Brazil and are commonly used for national mapping and geographic reference.
States of Brazil
Brazil is a federal republic divided into 26 states and one federal district. Each state has its own regional geography, climate, and cultural identity.
Political maps of Brazil often highlight state boundaries alongside major cities, rivers, rainforests, and transport corridors.
Which Hemisphere Is Brazil In?
- Northern Hemisphere (partially)
- Southern Hemisphere (mostly)
- Western Hemisphere
Brazil is unique in that it spans both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, while lying entirely within the Western Hemisphere.
The Antipode of Brazil
The antipode of Brazil refers to the locations on Earth directly opposite the country, passing through the planet’s centre.
Much of Brazil’s antipodal region lies in Southeast Asia, including areas of Indonesia and surrounding seas.
Brazil Map as a Physical Print
Brazil can also be explored as a physical map artefact, showing state boundaries, coordinates, hemispheres, and antipodal relationships on the opposite side of the Earth.
Available as a limited Antipode map artefact.
