Brazil Brasília

Brasília is the capital of Brazil and Federal District. Located in the Brazilian highlands in the country's Central-West region, it was founded by Pre…
Brasília is the capital of Brazil and Federal District. Located in the Brazilian highlands in the country's Central-West region, it was founded by President Juscelino Kubitschek on 21 April 1960, to replace Rio de Janeiro as the national capital. Brasília is Brazil's third-most populous city after São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with a population of 2.8 million. Among major Latin American cities, it has the highest GDP per capita.
  • Country: Brazil
  • Region: Central-West
  • Founded: 21 April 1960
  • Elevation: 1,172 m (3,845 ft)
  • Area code: +55 61
  • District: Federal District
  • Demonym: Brasiliense
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