Brasília
Capital of Brazil
Brasília, inaugurated as Brazil’s capital in 1960, is a planned city distinguished by its white, modern architecture, chiefly designed by Oscar Niemeyer. Laid out in the shape of an airplane, its “fuselage” is the Monumental Axis, 2 wide avenues...
Area: 2,224 mi²
Area code: +55 61
Demonym: Brasiliense
District: Federal District
Elevation: 1,172 m (3,845 ft)
Founded: 21 April 1960
Postal code: 70000-000
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The federal capital of Brazil and seat of government of the Federal District, located in the Brazilian highlands in the country's Central-West region.
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