Brasília

Brasília 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.

Education

In education Brasília has the best indicators in the country. The literacy rate is 93.7% according to the Human Development Index. The city has several secondary schools and universities. The most important public university is the University of Brasília (UnB). Universidade Católica (UCB) is the major private university.

Related Topics:
Universities - University of Brasília - Universidade Católica

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As in the Brazilian States, basic education (8 grades) is public and run by the District's government. However, many of the best schools are privately owned and run.

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