Population
6,320,446
Language
Portuguese
Currency
Brazilian Real (R$)
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Best Time to Visit
December to March
Known For
Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugarloaf Mountain, Carnival celebration, beautiful beaches, samba music and dance.
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