State Map of Brazil

Brazil, the largest country in South America and the fifth-largest in the world, spans an area of 8,515,767 square kilometers. It is administratively divided into 26 states and a Federal District, each showcasing unique cultural, geographical, and economic characteristics. This division reflects Brazil’s immense diversity, from the Amazon rainforest in the north to the bustling urban centers in the southeast.

The capital city, Brasília, is located in the Federal District and serves as the political hub of the nation. Major cities such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Salvador are economic and cultural powerhouses, contributing significantly to Brazil’s vibrant identity.

Major States and Regional Significance:

• São Paulo State: The economic powerhouse of Brazil, São Paulo is the most populous state and home to the financial capital, São Paulo city.
• Rio de Janeiro State: Known for its iconic landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, this state is Brazil’s tourism capital.
• Amazonas State: Covering the vast Amazon rainforest, Amazonas is crucial for biodiversity and environmental preservation.
• Bahia State: Located in the Northeast, Bahia is known for its rich Afro-Brazilian culture, historic cities, and stunning coastline.
• Minas Gerais State: Famous for its colonial towns and mineral wealth, Minas Gerais is a major agricultural and industrial hub.
• Paraná State: Located in the South, Paraná is known for Iguaçu Falls and its fertile agricultural lands.
• Rio Grande do Sul State: Bordering Uruguay and Argentina, it has a unique culture influenced by European immigration.
• Federal District: Brasília, the nation’s capital, is a planned city known for its modernist architecture and political significance.

Comprehensive List of Brazil’s States and Major Cities

This table provides an overview of Brazil’s 26 states and the Federal District, including their capitals, area, codes, and major cities.

No.	Province	Capital City	Area (sq. km)	Code	Major Cities
1.	Acre	Rio Branco	164,123	North	Rio Branco, Cruzeiro do Sul
2.	Alagoas	Maceió	27,768	Northeast	Maceió, Arapiraca
3.	Amapá	Macapá	142,814	North	Macapá, Santana
4.	Amazonas	Manaus	1,559,159	North	Manaus, Parintins
5.	Bahia	Salvador	564,692	Northeast	Salvador, Feira de Santana, Ilhéus
6.	Ceará	Fortaleza	148,920	Northeast	Fortaleza, Sobral
7.	Espírito Santo	Vitória	46,077	Southeast	Vitória, Vila Velha
8.	Goiás	Goiânia	340,111	Central-West	Goiânia, Anápolis
9.	Maranhão	São Luís	331,937	Northeast	São Luís, Imperatriz
10.	Mato Grosso	Cuiabá	903,357	Central-West	Cuiabá, Rondonópolis
11.	Mato Grosso do Sul	Campo Grande	357,125	Central-West	Campo Grande, Dourados
12.	Minas Gerais	Belo Horizonte	586,528	Southeast	Belo Horizonte, Uberlândia
13.	Pará	Belém	1,247,689	North	Belém, Santarém
14.	Paraíba	João Pessoa	56,439	Northeast	João Pessoa, Campina Grande
15.	Paraná	Curitiba	199,314	South	Curitiba, Londrina
16.	Pernambuco	Recife	98,311	Northeast	Recife, Olinda, Caruaru
17.	Piauí	Teresina	251,577	Northeast	Teresina, Parnaíba
18.	Rio de Janeiro	Rio de Janeiro	43,696	Southeast	Rio de Janeiro, Niterói
19.	Rio Grande do Norte	Natal	52,797	Northeast	Natal, Mossoró
20.	Rio Grande do Sul	Porto Alegre	281,730	South	Porto Alegre, Caxias do Sul
21.	Rondônia	Porto Velho	237,765	North	Porto Velho, Ji-Paraná
22.	Roraima	Boa Vista	224,300	North	Boa Vista, Rorainópolis
23.	Santa Catarina	Florianópolis	95,346	South	Florianópolis, Joinville
24.	São Paulo	São Paulo	248,209	Southeast	São Paulo, Campinas, Santos
25.	Sergipe	Aracaju	21,910	Northeast	Aracaju, Nossa Senhora do Socorro
26.	Tocantins	Palmas	277,620	North	Palmas, Araguaína
27.	Federal District	Brasília	5,802	Central-West	Brasília