| Federal District (Brazil) | |
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| State | Brazil |
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| Capital | Brasilia |
| Surface | 5,802 km² |
| Inhabitants | 2.789.761 (2013 estimate), 2.562.963 (2010 estimate) |
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Federal District (Distrito Federal) is a state of the Brazil in the region of Central Western Brazil.
To know
The Federal District includes within it the capital of the country, Brasilia. National and federal capital which was founded on 21 April 1960 by pending the post of Rio de Janeiro.
Geographical notes
Flat and elevated areas, rounded hills and plateaus interspersed with escarpments. In particular to the north there are rugged reliefs, with deep valleys called vãos. While in the south the average altitude is 1,100 m a.s.l., the highest point is the Vendinha plateau located in the north-east with an altitude of 1,349 m.
Background
In the year 1891, a commission was appointed to plan the transfer of capital from Rio de Janeiro to the interior of the country. In 1922 the localization was established in the neighbor Goiás, but only in 1955, the president Juscelino Kubitschek started the works.
Territories and tourist destinations
The Distrito Federal is currently divided into 31 administrative regions (RA). The main ones are:
Urban centers
- Brasilia (Brasília) - The federal capital.
Other destinations
- Brasilia National Park - The main attraction of the park are the pools of water that arise alongside Córrego Acampamento, a small stream.
How to get
How to get around
What see
What to do
At the table
Safety
Other projects
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