Map of Brazil States

Basically, Brazil State is a political society having jurisdiction over a specific geographic region. In reality, this veiled political authority of Brazil State is actually exercised by institution called Government, upon whom the administration of the people living within the particular territory rests.

The total States of Brazil at present is 26. Besides, the country also has one district called “Distrito Federal” or ‘Federal District’, containing the capital city of Brasilia.

The traditional and historical borders form the basis of each Brazil State, evolving through centuries. There is of course quite a couple of Brazil State, which has haphazard, poorly defined boundaries. In this regard, mention may be made about the ‘Federal District’, which is not a full-fledged state, yet shares some typical state features.

The history of the proper emergence of Brazil State dates back to the Second World War in 1943. With Brazil’s participation in the Great War, seven tactical regions of Amapa, Rio Branco, Acre, Guapore, Iguacu, Fernando de Noronha archipelago and Ponta Pora got isolated from the Brazilian borders and came under the direct administration of the Vargas Regime. In the post-War situation, Brazil regained the first four territories in the form of matured states.

States of Brazil is essentially a vast political region under an efficient and effective administration, which facilitate smooth running of the society.