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...
Elevation: 3,845′
Area: 2,224 mi˛
Area code: +55 61
Demonym: Brasiliense
District: Federal District
Founded: 21 April 1960
Postal code: 70000-000