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Detailed explanation-1: -Brasília, city, federal capital of Brazil. It is located in the Federal District (Distrito Federal) carved out of Goiás state on the central plateau of Brazil.

Detailed explanation-2: -Brasília is the federal capital of Brazil and seat of government of the Federal District. The city is located at the top of the Brazilian highlands in the country’s center-western region. It was founded by President Juscelino Kubitschek on April 21, 1960, to serve as the new national capital.

Detailed explanation-3: -Brazil: Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia Rio de Janeiro was its capital for ages. But the city was crowded, government buildings were far apart and traffic was heavy. So the government decided to create a new city specifically developed to be the capital.

Detailed explanation-4: -Brasilia is the capital of Brazil.

Detailed explanation-5: -In reality, Brazil has only had three official capitals, each one relating to a distinct phase in its social and cultural history.