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Brasilia became the capital of Brazil on April 21, 1960. Rio de Janeiro was the capital from 1793 until 1960. Salvador was the first capital, from 1549 to 1793.
In 1956, Juscelino Kubitschek de Olveira [September 12, 1902-August 22, 1976], who was President of Brazil, 1956-1961, ordered the building of Brasilia to fulfill an article in Brazil's constiution. Dating from 1891, the article stated that the capital should be moved from Rio de Janeiro to a more central location within the country. It took 41 months to build Brasilia, from 1956 to 1960. Brasilia officially was inaugurated as the capital on April 21, 1960.
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What is the capital of he south American country of Brazil?
Brasília is the capital city of Brazil.
What south american country's capital is an example of a forward capital?
Brazil
What is the Capital of South American country of Brazil?
brasilia
Is brasilia the capital of the south American country of Brazil?
Yes.
What is the capital of the South American country called Brazil?
Brasilia ;)
What is the capitol of the south American country and Brazil?
the capitol of south america is Brazilthe capitol of Brazil is BrasiliaCJ was here^ ^( . . )
What is the capital of the country in south america with the largest land area?
Brasilia is the capital of Brazil, the largest South American country.
What south american capital was designed to draw people into the continents interior?
Brazil
What are 3 south American countries and their capitals?
Brazil: capital, Brasilia. Peru: capital, Lima. Chile: capital, Santiago.
Which city is the capital of Brazil?
After Brazil won independence from Portugal in 1822, the capital Brasilia was federated and set as the official capital of the South American nation. It is a booming city to this day.
What south American country has the most land area what is this countries national capital?
Brazil is the largest country in South America and its capital is Brazilia.
Where is the capital of Brazil located?
There is no capital city called Brazil. There is a capital city called Brazília, which is the capital city of Brazil.
