Fun facts about Brasília
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The term Brasília comes from the Latin translation of Brazil, suggested as a name for the capital in 1821.
Brasília
Brazil
Brasília is the capital city of Brazil and the 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.
From the “Etymology” section
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According to a legend, Italian saint Don Bosco had a dream in 1883 describing a futuristic city that roughly fitted Brasília's location.
Brasília
Brazil
Brasília is the capital city of Brazil and the 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.
From the “History” section
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Brasília has a tropical savanna climate, with a rainy season from October to April and a dry season from May to September.
Brasília
Brazil
Brasília is the capital city of Brazil and the 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.
From the “Geography” section
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In 2010, Brasília was ranked the fourth-most populous city in Brazil, with a population of over 2.5 million in the Federal District by 2010.
Brasília
Brazil
Brasília is the capital city of Brazil and the 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.
From the “Demographics” section
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Brasília does not have a mayor or councillors, as the Federal District is a unique legal entity that is neither a state nor a municipality.
Brasília
Brazil
Brasília is the capital city of Brazil and the 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.
From the “Government” section
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