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“Brazilian Guiana” meme: meaning, origin and common card

“Guiana Brasileira” is the Brazilian joke that treats Portugal as a Brazilian territory, with a fake name, flag and maps.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 6 min read
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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Brazilian Guiana” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 207 of the collection, and the 1st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Brazilian Guiana” meme mean?

It flips the colonial history: Brazil jokingly annexes its former colonizer. The name echoes French Guiana, an overseas territory of France.

Where does the “Brazilian Guiana” meme come from?

According to O Povo, the joke satirizes the rise in Brazilians living in Portugal, now the largest foreign community with over 400,000 residents. Maps show Portugal annexed to Brazil, with a flag, the motto “Ordem e Bacalhau” (“Order and Cod”) and fake road signs. It gained visibility when FC Barcelona used “Fala galera” in a post about Portuguese player Kika Nazareth. By April 19, 2025 the press described it as circulating for several months, and some Portuguese people called it disrespectful.

  1. 2025On April 19 the Brazilian press reports a joke that has been circulating for several months.
  2. 2025Around April 23 the press covers the clash with Portuguese users.

How to use the “Brazilian Guiana” meme

  • I'm heading on vacation to Guiana Brasileira, hope the cod is good.
  • Greetings from Guiana Brasileira, where everyone gets a “fala, galera”.
  • The Guiana Brasileira flag is green and yellow with “Ordem e Bacalhau”.

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The “Brazilian Guiana” card in MyMemeCards

Brazilian Guiana card
NumberNo. 207
RarityCommon
CollectionBrazilian Memes pack
Fame50/100 · #1 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Brazilian Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common16555%
  • Rare8930%
  • Epic299.7%
  • Legendary144.7%
  • Mythic31.0%

How to get the “Brazilian Guiana” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Brazilian Guiana comes out of the Brazilian Memes pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What is Guiana Brasileira?

A Brazilian joke presenting Portugal as a Brazilian territory, with fake maps, flags and signs.

Why “Guiana”?

It alludes to French Guiana, an overseas territory, flipping the colonial relationship between Portugal and Brazil.

Did Portuguese people dislike the meme?

Some did and called it disrespectful; others saw it as harmless humor.

How do I get the Brazilian Guiana meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Brazilian Guiana” is a common card of the Brazilian Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Brazilian Guiana card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Guiana Brasileira: meme brasileiro irrita portugueses (O Povo) · Meme Guiana Brasileira irrita portugueses (TNH1) · Guiana Brasileira (meme) (Wikipedia) · checked on November 6, 2026.

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