Brasilia
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| Founded | April 21 |
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| 1960 | |
| Elevation | 1172 |
| Area code | 5561 |
| Local time | Saturday 07:33 |
| Weather | 17°C, Wind S at 5 km/h, 87% Humidity |
| Population | 2. 481 million (2010) |
| Did you know | Brasília is the ninth-most-populous city in South America by population (2,914,830). |
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| ID | 734277 |
About Brasilia
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 flanking a massive park. In the “cockpit” is Praça dos Três Poderes, named for the 3 branches of government surrounding it.
Brazil Congress: Mass arrests as Lula condemns 'terrorist' riots
... On Monday morning, heavily armed officers started dismantling a camp of Mr Bolsonaro s supporters in Brasilia - one of a number that have been set up outside army barracks around the country since October s election...
Planned from the ground: Brasilia 60 in pictures
... April 1960 by President Juscelino Kubitschek initiated the inauguration ceremony for Brazil s purpose built capital city of Brasilia - the exchange of Rio de Janeiro as the Federal capital and seat of government...
