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Oct 2, 2024 · Brasilia, city, capital of Brazil. Located in the Federal District within Goias state on the central plateau of Brazil, it lies between the headwaters of the Tocantins, Parana, and Sao Francisco rivers. Because of its unique city plan and architecture, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Besides being the political center, Brasilia is an important economic center. In 2018, it has the third highest GDP of cities in Brazil, R$254 billion reais, [68] representing 3.6% of the total Brazilian GDP. Most economic activity in the federal capital results from its administrative function.
Jul 17, 2015 · Even in the 1950s, when big dreams were in fashion, the idea of a creating an ultra-modern city in the grasslands of the country's most backward region seemed implausible. Yet Brasilia has grown ...
Aug 21, 2020 · Architecture. 60 Years Ago, The Modernist City of Brasília Was Built From Scratch. There are few cities in the world that fascinate architecture lovers as much as Brasília, the Brazilian capital ...
- Stefanie Waldek
In my opinion, Brasilia can be well accomplished in a long day with a lot of walking. The Praça dos Trés Poderes is the center park-like area with the key buildings surrounding the long plaza. If you just want to hit the most important spots, take a taxi (15 minutes without traffic), Uber or bus from the airport to the Biblioteca Nacional.
Criteria: (i) (iv) Date of Inscription: 1987. Latitude: -15.7833300000. Longitude: -47.9000000000. Location: Federal District. Region: Latin America and the Caribbean. Heritage Countries. Brazil. Brasilia, a capital created ex nihilo in the centre of the country in 1956, was a landmark in the history of town planning.
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Aug 18, 2024 · Brazil’s official language is Portuguese, so in Brasília and throughout the country, this is what you’ll most likely hear. English is widely available in most tourist spots and accommodations, but it is important to learn basic Portuguese to make your travel experience a lot better and enjoy deeper connections with locals.
