Country · since 1987
Republic of Brazil
Republic of Brazil appears on the map from 1987 to today. At its greatest recorded extent, in 1987, it covered about 8.53 million km².
One of the realms of Empire of Brazil and Brazil. When Napoleon invaded Portugal in 1807, the Portuguese royal family fled to Rio de Janeiro, which became the capital of the whole empire. After King João VI returned to Lisbon, his son Pedro declared Brazil independent in 1822 and became its emperor.
See Republic of Brazil on the map in 1987
- On the map
- 1987 – today
- Greatest extent
- 1987, about 8.53 million km²
- Read more
- Wikipedia: Brazil · Wikidata Q155
Territory through time
| Years | Area drawn |
|---|---|
| 1987–1991 | 8.53 million km² |
| since 1992 | 8.50 million km² |