Brasilia | Facts, History, & Architecture | Britannica
WebApr 25, 2024 · Brasília, city, federal capital of Brazil. It is located in the Federal District (Distrito Federal) carved out of Goiás state on the central plateau of Brazil. At an elevation of some 3,500 feet (1,100 metres), it lies between the headwaters of the Tocantins , Paraná , and São Francisco rivers.
What Is The Capital of Brazil? - WorldAtlas
WebJan 18, 2018 · Brasilia has been the capital of Brazil for 57 years. It was founded on April 21, 1960. This makes Brasilia a relatively young city compared to most Brazilian cities. However, what was the capital city of Brazil before Brasilia became the capital? Rio de Janeiro's History as a Seat of Power.
Brasília - Wikipedia
WebThe city is located in the Brazilian highlands in the country's Central-West region. It was founded by President Juscelino Kubitschek on 21 April 1960, to serve as the new national capital. Brasília is estimated to be Brazil's third-most populous city after São Paulo and Rio de …
Brasilia, Brazil - New World Encyclopedia
WebBrasília is the capital of Brazil, located in the central part of the country. It is the seat of the main federal government: the president (residing in the Palácio do Planalto), the Brazilian supreme court, and the Brazilian parliament.
What is the Capital of Brazil? | Mappr
WebThe capital of Brazil is Brasília, located in the state of Goias. It became the country’s capital city in 1960, after four years of planning and construction.
Brasília summary | Britannica
WebBrasília, City (pop., 2010: 2,476,249), capital of Brazil. It lies between the headwaters of the Tocantins, Paraná, and São Francisco rivers. Though the idea of having the country’s capital located in the interior was proposed as early as 1789, …
Brasília - Wikiwand
WebBrasília is the federal capital of Brazil and seat of government of the Federal District. The city is located in the Brazilian highlands in the country's Central-West region. It was founded by President Juscelino Kubitschek on 21 April 1960, to serve as the new national capital.
Brasilia – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebBrasilia (Portuguese: Brasília ), the capital of Brazil and the seat of government of the Distrito Federal, is a planned city in the Central Highlands of Brazil. Inaugurated in 1960, it is a masterpiece of modernist architecture listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and attracts architecture enthusiasts worldwide.
Brasília - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebBrasília ( bɾaˈziliɐ) is the capital city of Brazil. The name is commonly spelled Brasilia in English. The city and its Federal District are in the Central-West region of the country. It is on a plateau known as Planalto Central. Brasília has a population of about 2,557,000 (3,599,000 in the metropolitan area) as of the 2008 IBGE estimate.
Brasília - Wikiwand
WebBrasília ( bɾaˈziliɐ) is the capital city of Brazil. The name is commonly spelled Brasilia in English. The city and its Federal District are in the Central-West region of the country. It is on a plateau known as Planalto Central. Brasília has a population of about 2,557,000 (3,599,000 in the metropolitan area) as of the 2008 IBGE estimate.
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