Brazil

Languages:

Brazil, the largest country in South America, is predominantly a Portuguese-speaking nation, with Portuguese as the official and most widely spoken language, used by nearly 98% of the population. The Portuguese spoken in Brazil has distinct regional accents and vocabulary differences compared to European Portuguese. Besides Portuguese, Brazil is linguistically diverse, with more than 200 indigenous languages spoken by its Indigenous peoples, including Tupi-Guarani, Arawak, and Carib languages. Additionally, due to historical immigration patterns, languages such as German, Italian, and Japanese are spoken in specific regions.

Religion:

Brazil is known for its religious diversity and tolerance, with Christianity being the predominant faith, accounting for around 87% of the population. Roman Catholicism is the largest Christian denomination, followed by various Protestant groups, such as Pentecostals, Baptists, and Seventh-day Adventists. In recent decades, there has been a noticeable growth in Protestantism, mainly among evangelical denominations. Spiritualism, including practices such as Kardecism, comprises around 4% of the population. Additionally, Afro-Brazilian religions, such as Candomblé and Umbanda, syncretize elements of Catholicism, African traditions, and Indigenous beliefs. Other religious groups, such as Buddhists, Jews, and Muslims, as well as non-religious individuals, make up the remaining population.

Ethnic Groups:

White 47.7%, Mulatto (mixed White and Black) 43.1%, Black 7.6%, Asian 1.1%, Indigenous 0.4% (2010 est.)