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Brasília is the capital city of Brazil and the seat of the Federal District. Founded by President Juscelino Kubitschek on 21 April 1960 to replace Rio de Janeiro as the national capital, it is Brazil's third-most populous city, with 2,996,899 residents as of 2025.
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Population2025 figure, from Brasília's own Wikipedia infobox. Area (sq km) Founding Year21 April 1960 is Brasília's founding date, when it replaced Rio de Janeiro as Brazil's national capital, per the city's own Wikipedia infobox. Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) Cross-Tradition Connections
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Brasilia is the capital of Brazil.
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1. Brasília (Wikipedia)
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• Federal capital 2,996,899 (3rd)
1. Brasília (Wikipedia)
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• Federal capital 5,802 km2 (2,240 sq mi)
1. Brasília (Wikipedia)
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1,172 m (3,845 ft)
1. Brasília (Wikipedia)
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15°47′38″S 47°52′58″W
1. Brasília (Wikipedia)
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Founded 21 April 1960; 66 years ago (1960-04-21)
1. Brasília (Wikipedia)
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Brasília serves as the capital city of Brazil and the Federal District.
1. Brasília (Wikipedia)
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Brasília is the capital city of Brazil and the Federal District.
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