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∙ 14y agoTo fulfill an article in Brazil's constitution, Juscelino Kubitschek de Olveira [September 12, 1902-August 22, 1976], who was President of Brazil, 1956-1961, ordered the building of BrasÃlia in 1956. 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 BrasÃlia, from 1956 to 1960. BrasÃlia officially was inaugurated as the capital on April 21, 1960.
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What is Brazils nation capital?
its really quite simple, its 'Brasilia'
How many miles separate Brazils capital to colombias?
2277 Miles
What products went through a boom and bust bust cycle in Brazils history?
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What is brazils largest river?
The Amazon river is Brazils largest river.
What was the capital of Poland during world war 2?
Warsaw (Warszawa) was a capital of Poland in 1950s. It is a capital since XVI century.
What is the capital of Brazil and why is it a new city?
Brasilia. It was only built in the 1950s with the specific aim of being the country's capital.
What did Emmett till do to change history?
He was hanged to death in the 1950s
Computer pictures from the 1950s?
information about history of computers information about history of computers
What is brazils main exports?
Trees
What Are Brazils Top Sports?
football
What can Brazils size be compared to?
Australia
What are Brazils best sports?
Soccer
