Brazil

Lamp Arm Attachments

In Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Amapá, Rio Grande do Norte, Pernambuco, and Santa Catarina, the vast majority of poles have the lamp arm attached directly to the pole instead of with a plate.

Yellow and Orange Pole Plates

Small yellow or orange plates attached to poles by thin metal or zip ties are found in Rio Grande do Norte and Pernambuco. These ID plates are typically positioned much higher up the pole in Pernambuco than in Rio Grande do Norte.

Maranhão Pole ID Plates

Most poles in Maranhão feature a small beige plate with numbers built into the surface. These pole identification plates can also be found more rarely in Pará and Piauí.

License Plate Placement

Vehicles in Brazil feature license plates on both the front and the back.

Brazil: Pole-Attached Lamp Arms

In several Brazilian states, lamp arms are attached directly to the pole. This method differs from the generally more common plate attachment.

Brazilian Utility Pole Attachments

In Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Amapá, Rio Grande do Norte, Pernambuco, and Santa Catarina, the vast majority of poles have the lamp arm attached directly to the pole. This contrasts with the generally more common method of attaching the arm with a plate.

Yellow or Orange Pole Plates

Small yellow or orange ID plates attached to poles with thin metal or zip ties are found in Rio Grande do Norte and Pernambuco. These plates are typically positioned much higher up the pole in Pernambuco than in Rio Grande do Norte.

Maranhão Pole ID Plates

Most poles in Maranhão feature a small beige plate with numbers built into the surface. This pole identification plate can also be found more rarely in Pará and Piauí.

License Plate Placement

In Brazil, license plates are placed on both the front and back.

Brazilian License Plates

Brazilian license plates were white until 2018, when they transitioned to a white design with a blue stripe on top. Red plates continue to be used for commercial vehicles.

Goiás Utility Pole Markings

Utility poles in Goiás feature long yellow paint with a black code that always begins with a number. They can also display a rarer yellow-on-black ID, which appears as either paint or a plate.

Brazil License Plates

Brazil's license plates were white until 2018. Current plates are white with a blue top stripe, while commercial vehicles use red plates.

Brazil Pole Markings

Poles in Goiás, Bahia, and Pernambuco feature long, yellow paint with a black paint code that always starts with a number. Goiás poles also have a rarer yellow on black pole ID, which can be either paint or a plate.

License Plates

Vehicles in Brazil display license plates on both the front and back.

Brazil Pole Plate

Small yellow or orange plates are attached to poles by thin metal or zip ties. These plates are found in Rio Grande do Norte and Pernambuco, typically higher up the pole in Pernambuco than in Rio Grande do Norte.

Maranhão Pole ID Plates

Most poles in Maranhão have a small beige plate with numbers built into their surface. This pole ID is also found in Pará and Piauí, but more rarely.

Front and Back Plates

In Brazil, license plates are mounted on both the front and back of vehicles.

Utility Pole ID Plates

Small yellow or orange ID plates attached to poles with thin metal or zip ties are found in Rio Grande do Norte and Pernambuco. These plates are typically positioned much higher up the pole in Pernambuco than in Rio Grande do Norte.

Maranhão Pole ID Plates

Most poles in Maranhão have a small beige plate with numbers built into the surface. This pole ID can also be found more rarely in Pará and Piauí.

Brazilian Street Suffix Beco

In Brazil, the street suffix "Beco" translates to an alley or aisle.

Brazil: Beco Street Suffix

In Brazil, 'Beco' is a street suffix. It translates to 'Alley' or 'Aisle'.

Praia Street Suffix

The street suffix 'Praia' means beach.

Brazil Bridge Suffix

The street suffix 'Ponte' or its abbreviation 'Pte' indicates a bridge in Brazil.

Street Suffix Rua

In Brazil, the street suffix 'Rua' means 'Street'.

Brazilian Street Suffixes

Street suffixes for avenues in Brazil include Avenida, Av, and Alameda.

The Street Suffix Beco

In Brazil, the street suffix 'Beco' translates to an alley or aisle.

Estrada Street Suffix

The street suffix 'Estrada' translates to 'Road' in Brazil.

Praia Street Suffix

In Brazil, the street suffix 'Praia' translates to 'Beach'.

Praça Street Suffix

In Brazil, the street suffix 'Praça' translates to 'Square' or 'Plaza'.

Street Suffix Travessa

In Brazil, the street suffix "Travessa" translates to "Lane".

Travessa Street Suffix

In Brazil, the street suffix 'Travessa' translates to 'Lane'.

Brazilian Street Suffixes

In Brazil, the street suffixes Avenida, Av, and Alameda denote Avenue.

The Estrada Street Suffix

In Brazil, the street suffix "Estrada" translates to "Road".

The Street Suffix Praça

In Brazil, the street suffix 'Praça' is used to denote a square or plaza.

Estrada Street Suffix

In Brazil, the street suffix 'Estrada' means 'Road'.

Street Suffix Praia

In Brazil, the street suffix 'Praia' means 'Beach'.

Street Suffix Praça

The street suffix 'Praça' translates to 'Square' or 'Plaza'.

Brazilian Street Suffix

The street suffix "Travessa" translates to "Lane".

Street Suffix Beco

The street suffix 'Beco' in Brazil translates to alley or aisle.

Brazilian Avenue Suffixes

The street suffixes 'Avenida', 'Av', and 'Alameda' indicate an avenue.

Brazil: Avenue Suffixes

In Brazil, street suffixes such as 'Avenida', 'Av', and 'Alameda' indicate an avenue.

Praça Street Suffix

In Brazil, 'Praça' is a street suffix. It means 'Square' or 'Plaza'.

Brazil: Street Suffix 'Estrada'

In Brazil, 'Estrada' is a street suffix. It means 'Road'.

Brazil: Praia Street Suffix

In Brazil, 'Praia' is a street suffix. This word means 'Beach'.

Brazil Street Suffix: Travessa

In Brazil, the street suffix 'Travessa' means 'Lane'.

Campo Grande Street Signs

Street signs can appear as stickers wrapped around poles at intersections. In Campo Grande, these signs usually feature extra information and a red and yellow stripe.

Campo Grande Street Signs

Street signs in Campo Grande usually feature extra information and a red and yellow stripe.

Campo Grande Street Signs

Some street signs consist of stickers wrapped around a pole at intersections. In Campo Grande, these signs usually include extra information and a red and yellow stripe.

Black Road Sign Backs

Most road signs in Brazil have their backs painted black.

Brazil Street Signs

Street signs are stickers wrapped around poles at intersections. Signs in Campo Grande often include extra information and feature a red and yellow stripe.

Brazil Road Sign Backs

Brazilian road signs typically have black-painted backs.

Brazilian Road Lines

In Brazil, both the outside and inside road lines are white.

Orange Tiled Roofs

Many houses throughout Brazil feature orange tiled roofs.

Amazonian Trekker Coverage

Walking trekker coverage is available on and near the Madeira and Aripuanã rivers, south of Route 319. The coverage travels through dense rainforest and small villages.

Orange Tiled Roofs

Many houses throughout Brazil feature orange tiled roofs.

Southern European Architecture

In Brazil's southern states, particularly Santa Catarina, buildings can feature European architectural influences, typically reflecting a vaguely German style.

Red Brick Roads of Acre

Some roads in Acre are constructed from red brick.

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Concrete Trash Baskets in Brazil

While metal trash baskets are commonly placed outside houses throughout Brazil, they are more frequently made of concrete in the states of Acre and Rondônia.

Brazil: Acre Stilt Houses

Wooden houses on stilts are common in the state of Acre, Brazil.

Acre Stilt Houses

Wooden houses on stilts are very common in the state of Acre.

Wooden Stilt Houses of Acre

Wooden houses on stilts are very common in the state of Acre.

Southern Architectural Influences

Buildings in the southern states of Brazil, particularly Santa Catarina, can exhibit European and German design influences.

Stilt Houses of Acre

Wooden houses built on stilts are very common in the state of Acre.

Brazil: Southern European Architecture

Buildings in Brazil's southern states, particularly Santa Catarina, can exhibit European influence in design and style. This influence is typically German.

Southern European Architectural Influence

Buildings in the southern states of Brazil, mainly Santa Catarina, can feature European and typically German design and style.

Brazil: Trash Baskets

Metal trash baskets are often used outside houses in Brazil. In the states of Acre and Rondônia, concrete trash baskets are much more common.

Macaw Palms in Brazil

Macaw palms feature thin leaves and often have a visible spear-shaped top. They are highly common around Mato Grosso do Sul and surrounding states, where multiple trees serve as a more reliable indicator than a single palm.

Coconut Palm Trees

Coconut palm trees have long leaves, thin trunks, and can grow very tall. They are common across the northeastern states and sometimes further west or south along the coast.

Eucalyptus Grandis Trees

Fully grown Eucalyptus Grandis are very tall trees found throughout Brazil in large and small plantations, as well as growing randomly. They can be seen all over the south, with some large plantations also located in Amapá.

Macaw Palms in Brazil

Macaw palms feature thin leaves and often have a visible spear-shaped top. They are very common around Mato Grosso do Sul and surrounding states, where multiple trees serve as a stronger indicator than a single tree.

Amazonian Vegetation

Brazil features a wide range of Amazonian vegetation.

Coconut Palm Trees

Coconut palm trees feature long leaves, thin trunks, and can grow very tall. They are common across the northeastern states and sometimes occur further west or south along the coast.

Acre's Unique Landscape

Acre features a unique landscape of small grass hills and sparsely growing trees. Roads in Acre often ride the hills instead of cutting around them, a landscape also seen near Maraba in Pará.

Pará Route 163 Vegetation

The Pará section of Route 163 features a wide range of Amazonian vegetation along a hilly, curvy, dry, and sometimes hazy road. This route is frequently trafficked by transportation trucks and is covered by a blue Generation 4 car.

Brazilian Island Vegetation

Ilha de Fernando de Noronha, a Brazilian island, has vegetation similar to the closest part of mainland Brazil and features large exposed rocks.

Pará Route 163

The Pará section of Route 163 features a wide range of Amazonian vegetation along a hilly, curvy, and dry road. This route is frequently trafficked by transportation trucks and is covered by the blue Generation 4 car.

Acre and Pará Hill Landscapes

The state of Acre features a landscape of small grassy hills and sparse trees where roads ride over the hills instead of cutting around them. A similar landscape can also be seen near Maraba in the state of Pará.

Brazil: Coconut Palm Trees

Coconut palm trees in Brazil have long leaves, grow very tall, and have thin trunks. They are common across the northeastern states and sometimes further west or south along the coast.

Eucalyptus Grandis Trees

Fully grown Eucalyptus Grandis are very tall trees found throughout Brazil in large and small plantations, as well as growing randomly. They are common all over the south, with some large plantations also located in Amapá.

Coconut Palm Trees

Coconut palm trees have long leaves, thin trunks, and can grow very tall. They are common across the northeastern states and sometimes further west or south along the coast.

Paraná Pines

Paraná pines feature long horizontal branches with leaves only at the ends. These trees grow mainly in the southern Brazilian states of Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul.

Macaw Palms in Brazil

Macaw palms feature thin leaves and often a visible spear-shaped top. They are very common around Mato Grosso do Sul and surrounding states, where multiple trees are a stronger indicator than a single tree.

Amazon Rainforest Vegetation

The Amazon is a dense rainforest comprising 40% of Brazil's total area. The few roads within it mostly pass through either biodiverse forest or grassy hills with sparse trees.

Fernando de Noronha Island

Fernando de Noronha features large exposed rocks and vegetation similar to the closest part of mainland Brazil. Official coverage on the island is captured by a white buggy visible at the front.

Brazil Eucalyptus Grandis

Eucalyptus Grandis, a very tall tree, is found in plantations of various sizes throughout Brazil. These plantations are present all over the south and in Amapá, with trees also growing randomly.

Route 163 Amazonian Vegetation

The Pará section of the 163 features a wide range of Amazonian vegetation along a hilly, curvy, and dry road. This route is frequently trafficked by transportation trucks and is covered by the blue Generation 4 car.

Macaw Palms

Macaw palms have thin leaves and often a spear-shaped top. They are very common around Brazil's Mato Grosso do Sul and surrounding states, though single trees are less indicative than multiple.

Eucalyptus Grandis Trees

Eucalyptus Grandis is a very tall tree found in large and small plantations across Brazil, as well as growing randomly. These trees can be seen all over the south, with some large plantations also located in Amapá.

Paraná Pines

Paraná pines are distinct trees with long horizontal branches and leaves only at the end. They grow mainly in the southern Brazilian states of Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul.

Brazil's Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon is a dense rainforest comprising 40% of Brazil's total area. Roads within it mostly pass through biodiverse forest or grassy hills with sparse trees.

Roraima Plains and Mountains

Rural locations in Roraima consist mostly of open grassy plains with thin, bunchy grass and large, distant mountains in the background. Roads occasionally run directly within these mountains.

Highway 364 in Acre

Highway 364 through Acre features a rollercoaster-like landscape where the road rides directly over the hills instead of snaking around them. The route usually has no traffic and is mostly covered by Generation 3 imagery with an antenna.

Espírito Santo Mountains

Espírito Santo and its surrounding areas often feature large mountains with exposed rock.

Brazil's Highest Mountains

Brazil's highest mountains are generally found near the southeastern coast.

Brazil: Espírito Santo Mountains

In Brazil, the Espírito Santo region and its surroundings often feature large mountains with exposed rock.

Northeastern Brazil Terrain

Northeastern Brazil features dry soil, shrubs, and succulents, characteristic of the Caatinga landscape. During the rainy season, shrubs remain recognizable but may appear green.

Acre Highway 364 Terrain

Highway 364 through Acre features a rollercoaster-like landscape where the road rides directly over the hills rather than winding around them. This stretch typically has no traffic and is mostly covered by Generation 3 imagery showing an antenna.

Northeastern Brazil's Caatinga Landscape

Northeastern Brazil features the Caatinga landscape, characterized by dry soil, shrubs, and succulents. During rainy season coverage, these shrubs remain recognizable but can appear deceptively green.

Rio Grande do Sul Landscape

The landscape in Rio Grande do Sul features hilly or flat terrain with lush, green fields. Southern areas can resemble Uruguay.

Roraima Terrain and Vegetation

Rural locations in Roraima mostly feature open grassy plains with thin, bunchy grass and large, distant mountains in the background. Occasionally, roads run directly within these mountains.

Amazonas 319 Terrain

The Amazonas 319 features a lush, bright green, tropical landscape as it cuts through the Amazon rainforest. The road is flat, mostly unpaved with bright orange soil, becoming paved closer to Manaus, and has wooden or ladder poles alongside the entire stretch, covered by the blue Generation 4 car.

Maranhão Sand Dunes

Brazil features the National Park of Northeast Maranhão, known for its sand dunes with pools of water. The landscape can vary from beach to sandy wetland.

Rio Grande do Sul Landscape

The landscape in Rio Grande do Sul is hilly or flat with lush, green fields. Southern areas can resemble Uruguay.

Amazonas 319 Road and Landscape

The Amazonas 319 road features a flat, mostly unpaved route with bright orange soil cutting through a lush, tropical Amazon rainforest landscape, though it becomes paved closer to Manaus. Wooden or ladder poles line the entire stretch, which is covered by a blue Generation 4 car.

Northern Roraima Terrain

The landscape in northern Roraima near Uiramuta is distinct and dry. It features large mountains with numerous folds.

Route 364 in Acre

Route 364 through Acre features a rollercoaster-like landscape where the road rides directly over hills instead of winding around them. The road typically has no traffic and is mostly covered by Generation 3 imagery with an antenna.

Northeast Maranhão National Park

The National Park of Northeast Maranhão features sand dunes with pools of water, with a landscape that can vary from beach to sandy wetland. Street View coverage is captured from a white truck with a black bed.

Rio Grande do Sul Landscape

The landscape of Rio Grande do Sul features hilly or flat terrain with lush, green fields. Southern areas of the region can resemble Uruguay.

Roraima Terrain and Vegetation

Rural locations in Roraima mostly feature open plains of thin, bunchy grass with large, distant mountains in the background. Roads occasionally run directly within these mountains.

Brazil: Varied Southern Terrain

Rio Grande do Sul features hilly or flat landscapes with lush, green fields. Southern areas may resemble Uruguay.

Southeastern Coastal Mountains

The highest mountains in Brazil are generally found near the southeastern coast.

Northern Roraima Mountains

The landscape near the town of Uiramuta in northern Roraima is dry and features large mountains with numerous folds.

Roraima Grassy Plains Mountains

Rural Roraima features mostly open grassy plains with large, distant mountains in the background. The grass is distinctly thin and grows in bunches, and roads are occasionally found within the mountains.

Acre Road 364

Road 364 in Acre features a rollercoaster-like landscape, with the road uniquely riding the hills rather than snaking around them. This road usually has no traffic and is mostly covered by Generation 3 with an antenna.

Amazonas 319 Road Characteristics

The Amazonas 319 features a flat, mostly unpaved road with bright orange soil and wooden or ladder poles, cutting through a lush, tropical rainforest landscape. Closer to Manaus, the road becomes paved, and the entire stretch is covered by a blue Generation 4 car.

Northeastern Brazil's Caatinga Landscape

Northeastern Brazil can be identified by the Caatinga landscape, which features dry soil, shrubs, and succulents. During rainy season coverage, these shrubs remain recognizable but can appear deceptively green.

Amazonas 319 Road Characteristics

The Amazonas 319 cuts through a flat, tropical Amazon rainforest landscape with bright orange soil, transitioning from unpaved to paved closer to Manaus. Wooden or ladder poles line the entire stretch, which features coverage from a blue Generation 4 car.

Northeastern Caatinga Landscape

Northeastern Brazil can be identified by the Caatinga landscape, which features dry soil, shrubs, and succulents. During the rainy season, these shrubs remain recognizable but can appear deceptively green.

Ceará Decorative Lamp Arms

Lamps in the state of Ceará often feature decorative, colorful arms on both lampposts and utility poles. These arms sometimes display the name of the town.

Cuiabá Utility Poles

Street lamps in Cuiabá are typically light green. The city is also one of the few where utility poles feature multiple electricity meters, sometimes numbering between 6 and 12.

Paraná Utility Pole IDs

In Paraná, utility pole IDs are usually made up of black paint and yellow or white painted text.

São Paulo Utility Pole IDs

In São Paulo, utility poles feature square, yellow ID paint containing three letters, two numbers, a black line, and four additional numbers. The three letters represent the local municipality but are rarely visible.

Car Visibility

The car's color is not always visible, often leaving only a stubby antenna or no hints of the vehicle at all.

Ceará Colorful Lamp Arms

Lamps in Ceará, whether on lampposts or attached to utility poles, often feature fancy and colorful arms. The name of the town is sometimes written on these arms.

Horizontal Insulator Poles

Utility poles with horizontal insulators are very common in Pará and less common in Mato Grosso. They are rarely found in Acre, Amapá, Tocantins, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul.

Asymmetrical Crossbar Poletops

This utility poletop features an asymmetrical crossbar with a support reaching the middle of its longer side. It is most common in São Paulo and frequently seen in Rio Grande do Sul, Rio de Janeiro, and Mato Grosso do Sul.

Alternating Horizontal Insulator Poles

Poles featuring one insulator on top and alternating horizontal insulators can be found in Mato Grosso and southern Acre. This configuration is also very rare in Rio Grande do Sul.

São Paulo Asymmetrical Poletop

This poletop features an asymmetrical crossbar with a support reaching to the middle of its longer side. It is the most common poletop in São Paulo and is frequently seen in Rio Grande do Sul, Rio de Janeiro, and Mato Grosso do Sul.

Utility Pole Supports in Brazil

Brazil often uses supports on its electricity poles that connect the crossbar to the stem. The frequency of these supports varies greatly by state and is notably rare in the northeast.

Pencil Utility Poles

Utility poles featuring a smooth cone on top, often called pencil poles, are common in the state of Rio de Janeiro. They are also found rarely in Brasília and Manaus.

Horizontal Insulator Poles

Utility poles with horizontal insulators are very common in Pará and less common in Mato Grosso. They are rarely found in Acre, Amapá, Tocantins, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul.

Yellow Utility Pole Codes

Utility poles in Brazil can feature identification markings consisting of a long, yellow painted strip with a black code. Codes starting with a letter are found in Bahia and Pernambuco.

Stubby Diagonal Coil Antenna

The stubby antenna with a diagonal coil is found in Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, and Mexico.

Alternating Horizontal Insulator Poles

Utility poles featuring a single top insulator and alternating horizontal insulators are located in Mato Grosso and southern Acre, and are very rare in Rio Grande do Sul.

Ladder-Style Utility Poles

The most common poles in Brazil are rectangular and resemble a ladder in the bottom portion. They feature long segments running through the bottom and small holes near the top.

Pencil Utility Poles

Utility poles with a smooth cone on top, often called pencil poles, are common in the state of Rio de Janeiro. They are rarely found in Brasília and Manaus.

Single-Support Utility Poles

In Brazil, utility poles featuring a single support are most commonly found in the states of Tocantins, Santa Catarina, and Minas Gerais.

Brazil: Caxias do Sul Lamps

Lamps in Caxias do Sul feature a zig-zag bent pole and a yellow head.

Street View Car Visibility

The color of the camera car is not always visible, often leaving only a stubby antenna or no portion of the vehicle in view.

Street View Car Visibility

The camera car's color is not always visible, often leaving only a stubby antenna or no parts of the vehicle in view.

Brazil: São Paulo Pole ID

In São Paulo, utility poles feature a square, yellow ID paint. This paint displays three letters, two numbers, a black line, and four more numbers; the initial three letters represent the municipality but are rarely visible.

Wooden Utility Poles

Wooden utility poles are used in some Brazilian states. They are most commonly found in Rio Grande do Sul, Roraima, Amazonas, and Rio de Janeiro.

Gamma-Shaped Utility Poles

Gamma-shaped poles with electricity boxes at the end of the bar are most commonly found in the state of Rio de Janeiro and the cities of Belém, Salvador, Fortaleza, and Maceió.

Stubby Diagonal Coil Antenna

A stubby antenna with a diagonal coil can be found in Brazil, as well as in Ecuador, Colombia, and Mexico.

Brazil Utility Poles

Utility poles with one top insulator and alternating horizontal insulators are found in Mato Grosso and southern Acre. This pole type is very rare in Rio Grande do Sul.

Brazil Utility Pole Markings

Electricity companies identify utility poles with long, yellow paint and a black code. Pole IDs that begin with a letter are found in Bahia and Pernambuco.

Brazil Pole Supports

Electricity poles in Brazil often feature supports connecting the crossbar to the pole's stem. The frequency of these supports varies by state and is rare in the northeast.

Brazil: Pole-mounted meters

Electricity counters are frequently attached to utility poles in Cuiabá, Macapá, and large cities in the state of Pará.

Brazilian Utility Pole Supports

Electricity poles in Brazil frequently feature supports connecting the crossbar to the stem. The frequency of these supports varies by state, and they are notably rare in the northeast.

Pencil Poles

Utility poles with a smooth cone on top are often called pencil poles. These poles are common in the state of Rio de Janeiro and rarely found in Brasília and Manaus.

Brazil Utility Poles

Common utility poles in Brazil resemble a ladder in their bottom portion. They are rectangular, feature long segments at the bottom, and have small holes near the top.

Car Visibility

Car color is not always visible. Often, only a stubby antenna or no car hints are seen.

Alternating Horizontal Insulator Poles

Poles with one insulator on top and alternating horizontal insulators can be found in Mato Grosso and southern Acre. This configuration is also very rare in Rio Grande do Sul.

Asymmetrical Crossbar Poletops

Featuring an asymmetrical crossbar with a support reaching the middle of its longer side, this poletop is the most common type in São Paulo. It is also frequently found in Rio Grande do Sul, Rio de Janeiro, and Mato Grosso do Sul.

Brazilian Utility Pole Supports

Brazil often uses supports on electricity poles that connect the crossbar to the stem. The frequency of these supports varies greatly by state and is notably rare in the northeast.

Brazil: Striped Utility Poles

Utility poles on Santa Catarina Island (Florianópolis) are painted white with blue and red stripes.

Ceará Lamps: Colorful Arms

In Ceará, lamps often feature fancy, colorful arms. These arms, found on lampposts or utility poles, sometimes display the town name.

Cuiabá Utility Poles

In Cuiabá, street lamps are usually light green, and utility poles can feature multiple electricity meters, sometimes numbering between 6 and 12.

João-de-Barro Nests on Poles

Spherical João-de-Barro nests are found on top of utility poles. These nests are common across the south of Brazil.

Brazil Utility Poles

In Cuiaba, lamps are typically light green. Utility poles in Cuiaba can feature multiple electricity meters, sometimes 6 to 12.

Cuiabá Utility Poles

Street lamps in Cuiabá are typically light green. The city is also notable for utility poles that mount multiple electricity meters, sometimes numbering between 6 and 12.

Southern Brazilian Round Poles

Cylindrical concrete round poles are commonly found alongside ladder poles across southern Brazil, especially in São Paulo.

Ceará Fancy Lamp Arms

Lamps in Ceará, whether on lampposts or utility poles, often feature fancy and colorful arms. The name of the town is sometimes written on these arms.

Painted Intersection Poles

Utility poles at intersections in Paraná are sometimes painted with the street name. This practice can also extend to Santa Catarina or Rio Grande do Sul in cities with ladder poles.

Caxias do Sul Lamps

Lamps in Caxias do Sul usually feature a zig-zag bent pole and a yellow head.

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Horizontal Insulator Poles

Poles with horizontal insulators are very common in Pará. They are less common in Mato Grosso and rarely found in Acre, Amapá, Tocantins, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul.

Maranhão Trident Insulators

In Brazil, utility poles in Maranhão commonly feature black double UFO-shaped insulators arranged in a trident formation. This insulator type is found in other states, but not in this specific configuration.

Brazil: Wooden Utility Poles

Some Brazilian states use wooden utility poles. These are most commonly seen in Rio Grande do Sul, Roraima, Amazonas, and Rio de Janeiro.

Common Brazilian Utility Poles

The most common utility poles in Brazil are rectangular and resemble a ladder in their bottom portion, featuring long segments. They also have small holes near the top.

Brazil Concrete Round Poles

Cylindrical concrete poles are found in southern Brazil, particularly São Paulo. They appear alongside ladder poles.

São Paulo Pole ID Paint

São Paulo utility poles feature a square, yellow identification paint. The ID consists of three letters representing the municipality on top, followed by two numbers, a black line, and four more numbers.

Brazil: Single Support Poles

Poles with a single support are most commonly found in the states of Tocantins, Santa Catarina, and Minas Gerais.

Gamma-shaped Utility Poles

Gamma-shaped poles with electricity boxes at the bar's end are common in the state of Rio de Janeiro. They are also seen in the cities of Bel\u00e9m, Salvador, Fortaleza, and Macei\u00f3.

Brazil Utility Pole

Utility poles in Ceara and Roraima feature a zigzag-shaped top bar resting atop a flat crossbar. These poles are typically much larger than standard electricity poles.

Brazil Paraná Pole IDs

Utility pole IDs in Paraná, Brazil, are usually black with yellow or white painted text.

São Paulo Pole Identification Paint

São Paulo utility poles feature a square, yellow identification marking. It consists of three letters representing the municipality on top, followed by two numbers, a black line, and four more numbers, though the letters are rarely visible.

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Santa Catarina Island Poles

Utility poles on Santa Catarina Island in Florianópolis are painted white with blue and red stripes.

João-de-Barro Utility Pole Nests

João-de-Barro nests appear as spheres on top of utility poles. These nests are common across the south of Brazil.

Maranhão Trident Insulators

Utility poles featuring black, double UFO-shaped insulators arranged in a trident formation are common in the state of Maranhão. While these insulators are found in many other states, they do not typically appear in this specific configuration.

Pole-Mounted Electricity Counters

Electricity counters are frequently attached to poles in Cuiabá, Macapá, and large cities in the state of Pará.

Zigzag Crossbar Utility Poles

Featuring a zigzag-shaped top bar resting atop a flat crossbar, this pole configuration is exclusive to Ceara and Roraima. These poles are typically much larger than regular electricity poles.

Horizontal Insulator Poles

Utility poles featuring horizontal insulators are very common in Pará and less common in Mato Grosso. They are rarely found in Acre, Amapá, Tocantins, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul.

Pencil Utility Poles

Utility poles featuring a smooth cone on top, known as pencil poles, are common in the state of Rio de Janeiro. They are rarely found in Brasília and Manaus.

Brazil Cobblestone Pavement

Cobblestone pavement is most common in Brazil's northeast. It is also most common in Rio Grande do Sul.

Brown Tiled Pavements

Pavements in Rio Grande do Sul often feature brown tiles that are either jagged and random, or square. This style is sometimes present in Santa Catarina.

Brazil: Cobblestone Roads

Cobblestone roads with randomly sized stones are most common in Brazil's southeast Rio Grande do Sul and Minas Gerais regions.

Brazil Kilometre Marker Numbers

Phone numbers are sometimes visible underneath kilometre markers in São Paulo.

Paraná Lamp Styles

Lamps in urban northern Paraná sometimes lack a lamp arm. Styles are either colourful, plastic, and industrial, or fancy and ornate; both versions are most commonly found in northwest Paraná.

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Brazil Sugarcane Plantations

Sugarcane plantations are most common in the state of São Paulo. They are also most common in the coastal north east states, including Alagoas and Pernambuco.

Ceará Long Thin Insulators

Insulators in Ceará can be uniquely long and thin. They are also found in Goiás, but are rare.

Brazil: Spool-shaped Insulators

Spool-shaped insulators are found mostly in Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo. They have also been seen in Ceará.

Brazil Coffee Beans

Coffee beans are most common in Minas Gerais. They are also found in Espírito Santo and northeastern São Paulo.

Brazil: Soybean Cultivation

Soybeans are grown as small, leafy soil-grown plants. They are most commonly cultivated in Mato Grosso, Paraná, and Goiás.

Asymmetrical Crossbar

An asymmetrical crossbar with no supports is exclusive to Ceara and Rondonia.

Limited Western Coverage

Brazil has limited coverage in its western half. Amazonian rounds can occur.

Brazil Postcodes (CEP)

Brazilian postcodes (CEP) are frequently seen. The first two numbers indicate an area, state, or multiple states, with numbers progressing anti-clockwise from São Paulo to Rio Grande do Sul.

Tall Grass in Central States

Very tall grass is seen in the country's center. It is most notable in Tocantins, Goiás, Bahia, and Minas Gerais states.

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Hexagonal Concrete Tiles

Roads with hexagonal concrete tiles are found across Brazil. They are more common in Santa Catarina and Minas Gerais.

Belém Lamp Heads

In Belém, lamp heads are often orange.

Rio de Janeiro Streetlights

In Rio de Janeiro, the lamp arms of streetlights are curved through their entire length, which is unique to the city.

Brown and Grey Insulators

Dark brown insulators with grey bases are found almost exclusively in Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul.

São Paulo Divided Highways

The state of São Paulo has far more divided highways than any other state.

White Painted Kerbs

Brazilian roads frequently feature white painted kerbs.

Blue Road Markers

Blue markers displaying the road number and kilometer are located on the sides of roads.

Rio Grande do Sul Camera Glitch

Generation 3 coverage in northwest Rio Grande do Sul features a camera glitch.

Western Brazil Coverage

Coverage in the western half of Brazil and Amazonian areas is limited and restricted to roads.

Alagoas Generation 3 Rifts

Generation 3 coverage in Alagoas often features visible rifts.

Brown Mushroom Insulators

Insulators that resemble brown mushrooms are only found in Pernambuco.

State Acronym Map Visibility

State acronyms appear on Google Maps and the in-game minimap when zoomed out. Memorizing these acronyms can eliminate scanning time during quick or competitive games.

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Central Brazilian Tall Grass

Very tall grass is often seen in the center of the country. It is most notable in the states of Tocantins, Goiás, Bahia, and Minas Gerais.

Amapá Generation 4 Coverage

All Generation 4 coverage in Amapá features a smudge on the front right of the camera. This coverage also features a white car with a blue stripe.

Red Gravel in Piauí

Certain roads in the state of Piauí feature red gravel along the roadside.

Southern Brazilian Brown Pavements

Pavements in Rio Grande do Sul often feature brown tiles that are either square or jagged and random. This style can also sometimes be seen in Santa Catarina.

Randomly Sized Cobblestone Roads

Cobblestone roads featuring randomly sized stones are most commonly found in southeast Rio Grande do Sul and Minas Gerais.

Hexagonal Concrete Tile Roads

Roads paved with hexagonal concrete tiles can be found across Brazil, though they are more common in Santa Catarina and Minas Gerais.

São Paulo Kilometre Markers

In São Paulo, phone numbers can sometimes be seen underneath kilometre markers.

Common Long-Stemmed Plants

A plant species with long stems and many upward-growing leaves is very common in Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, and Paraíba. During the dry season, these distinct long stems remain visible without their leaves.

Rio de Janeiro Curved Lamps

Lamps in Rio de Janeiro have lamp arms that are curved throughout their entire length. This specific design is not observed elsewhere.

Two-Part Lamps

Lamps in Minas Gerais and Goiás often feature two parts. They can also be found in Rio Grande do Norte, Ceará, Rio Grande do Sul, and the Federal District.

Teresina Lamps

Lamps in Teresina are typically blue with an orange arm.

Insulators: Santa Catarina & Rio Grande do Sul

Dark brown insulators with grey bases are found almost exclusively in the Brazilian states of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul.

Transparent Insulators

Transparent insulators are mostly found in Alagoas and Santa Catarina. They are rarely seen in Sergipe, Ceará, and Brasília.

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White Mushroom Insulators

Insulators resembling white mushrooms are found in Bahia and rarely in Brasília.

Asymmetrical Crossbars

An asymmetrical crossbar with no supports is exclusive to Ceara and Rondonia.

Soybean Crops in Brazil

Soybeans appear as small, leafy plants grown in the soil. They are most commonly cultivated in Mato Grosso, Paraná, and Goiás.

Rolling Grassy Hills

The states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and Espírito Santo often feature rolling grassy hills.

Brazilian Postcode Numbering

Brazilian postcodes, known as CEP, begin with two numbers that represent an area, a state, or multiple states. These numbers are ordered anti-clockwise starting from São Paulo and ending in Rio Grande do Sul.

Brazil Area Code Patterns

Brazil's area codes are grouped by their first digit. Area codes ending in one are always located around major cities and state capitals.

Brazil Coverage Distribution

Most coverage in Brazil is located along the eastern half of the country, while the Amazon region has only sparse coverage.

Fortlev Water Tanks

Blue Fortlev water tanks are often seen on roofs in Brazil.

Cobblestone Pavement Distribution

In Brazil, cobblestone pavement is most commonly found in the northeast and in Rio Grande do Sul.

Paraná Streetlight Styles

In urban northern Paraná, streetlights sometimes lack a lamp arm. These lamps are either colourful, plastic, and industrial, or fancy and ornate, with both styles being most common in the northwest of the state.

Belo Horizonte and Uberaba Lamp Plaques

In Generation 4 coverage, lamps in Belo Horizonte and Uberaba can have a white, numbered plaque attached. The tag starts with 0 or 1 in Belo Horizonte, and with 1 or 2 in Uberaba.

Teresina Street Lamps

Street lamps in Teresina are typically blue with an orange arm.

Square Stone Roads

Uneven, mostly square stone roads are located in western Rio Grande do Sul and western Santa Catarina. The soil in these regions is often very dark.

Roraima Lamp Colors

Lamps in Roraima share a similar style but feature different colors depending on the city. Boa Vista, Normandia, and Mucajaí have red lamps, Rorainópolis has blue, Pacaraima and Iracema have green, and Caracaraí has yellow.

Lollipop Insulators

These spherical or cone-shaped insulators are suspended on a rod above the insulator bar and are often referred to as lollipop insulators. They are very common in Rio Grande de Norte, Paraíba, and Pernambuco, and more rarely, Sergipe.

Long Grey Insulators

Long grey insulators, excluding horizontal ones, are most commonly found in the Brazilian states of Pará, Mato Grosso, Tocantins, Bahia, Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná, and Santa Catarina.

Transparent Insulators in Brazil

Transparent insulators are mostly located in Alagoas in the northeast and Santa Catarina in the south. They are rarely seen in Sergipe, Ceará, and Brasília.

Generation 4 Smallcam Coverage

Brazil has Generation 4 'smallcam' coverage, which is mounted lower than regular Generation 4. It features a relatively big circular blur with a small protrusion at the front.

Red Soil of Brazil

Most soil in Brazil is distinctly red, ranging from red around Mato Grosso to a deep maroon near the Paraná River. However, the soil is typically not red in the Northeast or in the majority of Rio Grande do Sul.

Coffee Bean Regions

Coffee beans are most common in Minas Gerais, but they can also be found in Espírito Santo and northeastern São Paulo.

Brazilian Sugarcane Regions

Sugarcane plantations are most common in the state of São Paulo and in coastal northeastern states, particularly Alagoas and Pernambuco.

Common Long-Stemmed Plant

A plant species with long stems and many upward-growing leaves is highly common in Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, and Paraíba. During the dry season, these plants can be identified by their distinct long stems without leaves.

Babassu Palms

Babassu palms feature long, robust leaves with many leaflets and trunks that vary from short to tall. They are found throughout the Amazon and, more rarely, down the east coast.

State Road Acronyms

Each Brazilian state has a two-letter acronym, which appears most prominently in the numbering of state roads on kilometer markers.

Brazilian Phone Numbers

In Brazil, area codes are commonly written in parentheses or as two separate numbers. Phone numbers without area codes are eight digits long for landlines and nine digits long for mobile phones.

Transparent Satellite Dishes

Transparent satellite dishes are fairly common in Brazil and are generally unique to the country within Latin America.

Brazilian Road Markings

Roads in Brazil usually feature double yellow middle lines and white outer lines.

Chevron Sign Colors

Brazil uses yellow on black chevrons, whereas most of South America uses black on yellow chevrons.

Brazilian Portuguese Spelling

Unlike most Latin American countries where Spanish is spoken, Brazil uses Portuguese. Key spelling differences include the Portuguese use of -ão instead of -ón, -ch or -lh instead of -ll, and -nh instead of -ñ.

Long Thin Insulators

Insulators in Ceará can sometimes be uniquely long and thin. These insulators are also found in Goiás, though they are rare.

Moriche Palm Distribution

Moriche palms feature rounded, fan-shaped leaves and are found in all Amazonian states. They are most common in Amazonas, Acre, and Roraima.

Açai Palms in the Amazon

Most açai palms are found near Belem, though they can be seen across the Amazon. These palms are characterized by unusually thin trunks and leaflets that droop downward.

Belo Horizonte and Uberaba Lamp Tags

In Generation 4 coverage, lamps in Belo Horizonte and Uberaba can feature a white, numbered plaque. The tag starts with 0 or 1 in Belo Horizonte, and with 1 or 2 in Uberaba.

Teresina Lamps

Lamps in Teresina are usually blue with an orange arm.

Southern Brazil Stone Roads

Uneven, mostly square stone roads are found in western Rio Grande do Sul and western Santa Catarina. The soil in these regions is often very dark.

Cobblestone Pavement Locations

Cobblestone pavement is most common in the northeast and in Rio Grande do Sul.

Northwest Paraná Street Lamps

Lamps in urban northern Paraná sometimes lack a lamp arm. These lamps are either colorful, plastic, and industrial, or fancy and ornate, with both styles most commonly found in the northwest of the region.

Long Grey Insulators

Long grey insulators, excluding horizontal ones, are most commonly found in the Brazilian states of Pará, Mato Grosso, Tocantins, Bahia, Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná, and Santa Catarina.

Transparent Insulator Distribution

Transparent insulators are mostly found in Alagoas and Santa Catarina. They are rarely seen in Sergipe, Ceará, and Brasília.

Coffee Growing Regions

Coffee beans are most common in Minas Gerais, but they can also be found in Espírito Santo and northeastern São Paulo.

Brazilian Sugarcane Regions

Sugarcane plantations are most common in the state of São Paulo and in coastal northeastern states, especially Alagoas and Pernambuco.

Distinctive Northeast Brazilian Flora

A plant species with long stems and many upward-growing leaves is highly common in Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, and Paraíba. During the dry season, the distinct long stems remain visible without their leaves.

Babassu Palms

Babassu palms feature long, robust leaves with many leaflets and trunks ranging from short to tall. They are found throughout the Amazon and, more rarely, down the east coast.

State Road Acronyms

Each Brazilian state has a two-letter acronym. These acronyms appear most prominently in state road numbers on kilometer markers.

Brazilian Phone Numbers

Area codes in Brazil are often written in parentheses or as two separate numbers. Without area codes, landline numbers are eight numbers long and mobile numbers are nine numbers long.

Generation 4 Smallcam

Brazil features Generation 4 'smallcam' coverage, which is mounted lower than regular Generation 4 cameras. It has a relatively large circular blur with a small protrusion at the front.

Transparent Satellite Dishes

Transparent satellite dishes are fairly common in Brazil and are generally unique to the country within Latin America.

Chevron Sign Colors

Brazil uses yellow on black chevrons, whereas most of South America uses black on yellow chevrons.

Portuguese Spelling Features

While most Latin American countries speak Spanish, Brazil uses Portuguese. Key spelling distinctions in Portuguese include the use of -ão instead of -ón, -ch or -lh instead of -ll, and -nh instead of -ñ.

Brazil: Açai Palms

Açai palms produce globally popular fruits. These palms are distinct for their downward-drooping leaflets and unusually thin trunks, found near Belem and across the Amazon.

Brazil's Rolling Grassy Hills

The states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and Espírito Santo often feature rolling grassy hills.

Roraima Lamp Colors

In the state of Roraima, lamps share a similar style but feature different colors depending on the city. Boa Vista, Normandia, and Mucajaí have red lamps, Rorainópolis has blue, Pacaraima and Iracema have green, and Caracaraí has yellow.

Lollipop Utility Insulators

These spherical or cone-shaped "lollipop" insulators are suspended on a rod above the insulator bar. They are very common in Rio Grande de Norte, Paraíba, and Pernambuco, and are found more rarely in Sergipe.

Brazilian State Acronyms

State acronyms appear on Google Maps and the in-game minimap when zoomed out. Learning these acronyms by heart can help eliminate scanning time during quick or competitive games.

Western Brazil Coverage

Coverage in the western half of Brazil, particularly in the Amazon region, is limited. Mapping these areas prevents guessing hundreds of kilometers away from the nearest road.

Road Line Markings

Roads in Brazil usually feature double yellow middle lines and white outer lines.

Red Soil of Brazil

Soil in most of Brazil is distinctly red, ranging from shades around Mato Grosso to a deep maroon near the Paraná river. However, the soil is usually not red in the North East or in the majority of Rio Grande do Sul.

Rio Grande do Sul Wetlands

Coastal regions in Rio Grande do Sul feature flat wetlands, which are rare and uncommon in Brazil.

Spool-Shaped Insulators

Insulators resembling a spool of thread are found mostly in Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, and have also been seen in Ceará.

Carnaúba Palms

Carnaúba palms feature short, strong, fan-like leaves and a trunk that is smooth at the top and spiked at the bottom. These trees are common in Ceará and are also found in Piauí and Rio Grande do Norte.

Brazilian State Acronyms

Each Brazilian state has a two-letter acronym. These acronyms appear prominently in state road numbers on kilometre markers and in other contexts.

Brazil State Acronyms

Brazil's state acronyms appear on Google Maps and the in-game minimap when zoomed out. Learning these acronyms can help eliminate scanning time in competitive games.

Brazil Area Code Patterns

Area codes are grouped by their first digit. Area codes ending in 1 are always found around major cities and state capitals.

Brazil Coverage Distribution

Most coverage in Brazil is along the eastern half. Coverage is sparse in the Amazon.

Rio de Janeiro Lamps

Lamps in Rio de Janeiro feature arms that are curved along their entire length, a design not seen anywhere else.

Square Stone Roads

Uneven, mostly square stone roads are found in western Rio Grande do Sul and western Santa Catarina. The soil in these regions is often very dark.

Cobblestone Pavement Locations

In Brazil, cobblestone pavement is most commonly found in the northeastern region and in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.

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Street Lamp Styles

In urban northern Paran
, street lamps sometimes lack a lamp arm. These lamps are either colorful, plastic, and industrial, or fancy and ornate, with both styles being most common in the northwest of the state.

Long Grey Insulators

Long grey insulators, excluding horizontal ones, are most commonly found in Pará, Mato Grosso, Tocantins, Bahia, Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná, and Santa Catarina.

Ceará and Goiás Insulators

Insulators in the state of Ceará can sometimes be uniquely long and thin. They are also found in Goiás, though they are rare there.

Moriche Palm Distribution

Moriche palms, characterized by their rounded fan-shaped leaves, are found across all Amazonian states in Brazil. They are most commonly located in Amazonas, Acre, and Roraima.

Babassu Palms

Babassu palms feature long, robust leaves comprised of many leaflets and trunks that vary from short to tall. They are located throughout the Amazon and, more rarely, down the east coast.

Brazilian State Road Acronyms

Each Brazilian state has a two-letter acronym that appears prominently in state road numbers on kilometer markers.

Brazilian State Acronyms

Brazilian state acronyms are visible on Google Maps and the in-game minimap when zoomed out.

Western Brazil Coverage

Coverage in the western half of Brazil is limited. In Amazonian rounds, coverage is confined to roads, meaning locations are not found far from them.

Brazilian Generation 4 Smallcam

Brazil has Generation 4 "smallcam" coverage, which is mounted lower than regular Generation 4. This camera features a relatively big circular blur with a small protrusion at the front.

Transparent Satellite Dishes

Transparent satellite dishes are fairly common in Brazil and are generally unique to the country within Latin America.

Chevron Sign Colors

Brazil uses yellow chevrons on a black background, while most of South America uses black chevrons on a yellow background.

Red Soil of Brazil

Most soil in Brazil is distinctly red, varying from the shade found around Mato Grosso to a deep maroon near the Paraná River. The soil is typically not red in the Northeast or the majority of Rio Grande do Sul.

Belo Horizonte and Uberaba Lamp Plaques

In Generation 4 coverage, lamps in Belo Horizonte and Uberaba can feature a white, numbered plaque. The plaque's number starts with 0 or 1 in Belo Horizonte, and with 1 or 2 in Uberaba.

Roraima Lamp Colors

In Roraima, lamps share a similar style but feature different colors depending on the city. Boa Vista, Normandia, and Mucajaí have red lamps, Rorainópolis has blue, Pacaraima and Iracema have green, and Caracaraí has yellow.

Brazilian Lollipop Insulators

Spherical or cone-shaped "lollipop" insulators are suspended on a rod above the insulator bar. They are very common in Rio Grande de Norte, Paraba, and Pernambuco, and more rarely found in Sergipe.

Transparent Utility Insulators

Transparent insulators are mostly found in Alagoas in the northeast and Santa Catarina in the south. They can also be seen rarely in Sergipe, Ceará, and Brasília.

Coffee Growing Regions

Coffee beans are most common in Minas Gerais, but they are also found in Espírito Santo and northeastern São Paulo.

Sugarcane Plantation Distribution

Sugarcane plantations are most common in the state of São Paulo and in the coastal northeastern states, particularly Alagoas and Pernambuco.

Brazilian Açai Palms

Most açai palms are found near Belem but grow across the Amazon, featuring unusually thin trunks and downward-drooping leaflets.

Brazilian Phone Number Formats

Area codes in Brazil are commonly written in parentheses or as two separate numbers. Without the area code, landline numbers are eight numbers long and mobile numbers are nine.

Brazilian Road Markings

Roads in Brazil usually feature double yellow middle lines and white outer lines.

Portuguese Language Differences

While most Latin American countries speak Spanish, Brazil is Portuguese-speaking. Portuguese is distinguished by its use of -ão instead of -ón, -ch and -lh instead of -ll, and -nh instead of -ñ.

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Brazil Road Markers

Blue road markers are visible on the sides of roads. These markers display the road number and kilometre.

Blue Fortlev Water Tanks

Blue Fortlev water tanks are often seen on Brazilian roofs.

São Paulo Divided Highways

São Paulo state has more divided highways than any other state in Brazil.

Brazil: Numbered Lamp Plaques

Lamps in Belo Horizonte and Uberaba can have a white, numbered plaque. In Belo Horizonte, the tag starts with 0 or 1, while in Uberaba, it starts with 1 or 2.

Brazil Amapá Gen 4 Smudge

In Generation 4 coverage in Amapá, the front right of the camera is smudged. This coverage also features the white car with a blue stripe.

Two-Part Lamps

Lamps in Minas Gerais and Goias often feature two parts. These lamps are also found in Rio Grande do Norte, Ceará, Rio Grande do Sul, and the Federal District.

Brazil: Lollipop Insulators

Spherical or cone-shaped insulators are suspended on a rod above the insulator bar. These "lollipop" insulators are very common in Rio Grande de Norte, Paraíba, and Pernambuco, and more rarely found in Sergipe.

Long Grey Insulators

Long grey insulators, when not horizontal, are most commonly found in the Brazilian states of Pará, Mato Grosso, Tocantins, Bahia, Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná, and Santa Catarina.

Brown Mushroom Insulators

Insulators resembling brown mushrooms are found only in Pernambuco, Brazil.

Plant Species in Northeast Brazil

A plant species with long stems and many upward-growing leaves is common in Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, and Paraíba. During the dry season, its distinct leafless long stems are visible.

Brazil's Moriche Palms

Moriche palms have rounded fan-shaped leaves. They are most common in the Brazilian states of Amazonas, Acre, and Roraima, and can be found in all Amazonian states.

Brazil: Carnaúba Palms

Carnaúba palms have short, strong, fan-like leaves and a trunk that is smooth at the top and spiked at the bottom. They are common in Ceará, Piauí, and Rio Grande do Norte.

Babassu Palms

Babassu palms have long, robust leaves comprised of many leaflets. Their trunk length varies from short to tall, and they are found throughout the Amazon or more rarely down the east coast.

Brazil Phone Numbers

Brazilian phone numbers commonly include area codes, often notated with parentheses or as two separate numbers. Without an area code, landline numbers are 8 digits long and mobile numbers are 9 digits long.

Brazil: White Painted Kerbs

Brazilian roads frequently feature white painted kerbs.

Brazil's Red Soil

Most of Brazil has distinctly red soil, ranging from light red around Mato Grosso to deep maroon near the Paraná river. Soil is usually not red in the North East or in most of Rio Grande do Sul.

Brazil Smallcam Coverage

Generation 4 "smallcam" coverage in Brazil is mounted lower than regular Generation 4. It features a relatively big circular blur with a small protrusion at the front.

Yellow on Black Chevrons

Brazil uses yellow chevrons on a black background. This differs from most of South America.

Brazilian Portuguese

Portuguese is spoken in Brazil.

Brazil Camera Glitch

Northwest Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil has coverage with a camera glitch. This glitch is present in Generation 3.

Alagoas Coverage Rifts

Rifts are often visible in Alagoas Generation 3 coverage.

Transparent Satellite Dishes

Transparent satellite dishes are fairly common in Brazil. Within Latin America, this feature is generally unique to Brazil.

Brazil Road Markings

Roads in Brazil usually feature double yellow middle lines and white outer lines.

Uneven Stone Roads, Dark Soil

Uneven, mostly square stone roads are present in western Rio Grande do Sul and west Santa Catarina. The soil in these regions is often very dark.

Rio Grande do Sul Wetlands

Coastal regions in Rio Grande do Sul are flat wetlands. These flat wetlands are uncommon in Brazil.

Roraima Lamp Colors

Lamps in Roraima cities have a similar style but vary in color. Boa Vista, Normandia, and Mucajaí feature red lamps; Rorainópolis has blue; Pacaraima and Iracema have green; and Caracaraí has yellow.

Belém Lamp Heads

Lamp heads in Belém are often orange.

Teresina Lamp Colors

Lamps in Teresina are usually blue. These lamps feature an orange arm.

Piauí Red Gravel Roads

Roads in Piauí may feature red gravel on the side.

Web domain .br

Web and advert domains ending in .br point to this country.

Drives on the right

Traffic keeps to the right-hand side of the road.

Wooden utility poles in rural areas

Rural and semi-urban areas often have wooden utility poles; round poles dominate big-city centres.