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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...
Founded: April 21, 1960
Elevation: 3,845′
Area: 2,224 mi²
Area code: +55 61
Demonym: Brasiliense
Postal code: 70000-000