Brasília


 
 

Bras?lia is the capital city of Brazil. It is famous for its urban planning, daring architecture, and overpopulation. It is located in the Brazilian Federal District.

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Bras?lia is located in a Federal District created from the state of Goi?s in the Mid-West region of the country. The District is bordered by the Preto River in the east and by the Descoberto River to the west. Bras?lia is situated on a 1000 m high plateau called the Planalto Central. The city is located at 15°45' South, 47°57' West (-15.75, -47.95). Brasilia is 207 km from Goi?nia; 1,531 km. from Salvador; 716 km. from Belo Horizonte; and 1,015 km. from S?o Paulo.


 

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Introduction
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Population and communications
Climate
Education
Government
A planned city
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