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Brasilia
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is variably defined either as being a region of the Americas in its own right or as the southern portion of North America. Physiographically, Central America is a tropical isthmus that connects North and South America. It includes 7 countries and many small offshore islands. Overall, the land is fertile and rugged, and dominated through its heart by a string of volcanic mountain ranges with a few active volcanos.
Brasilia is the capital of Brazil with a population of 2,333,108. Located in the Brazilian Federal District, the city is famous for its urban planning, daring architecture and rapid population growth. In English, the diacritical mark on the i is often omitted and the name written Brasilia.
Brasilia is in a Federal District, created by Juscelino Kubitschek within the state of Goias. The District is bordered by the Preto River to the east and by the Descoberto River to the west. Brasilia is situated on Planalto Central, a 1000 m high plateau. Brasilia is 207 kilometers from Goiania, 1,531 kilometers from Salvador, 930 kilometers from Rio de Janeiro, 716 kilometers from Belo Horizonte and 1,015 kilometers from Sao Paulo.
Brasilia is home to the country's federal government. The executive branch is represented by the Palacio do Planalto is presidential workplace and the various Ministries that are located along the Monumental Axis. The legislative and judicial powers are also located there.
Brasilia was built in 41 months, from 1956 to April 21, 1960 when it was officially inaugurated.From 1763 to 1960, Rio de Janeiro was the capital of Brazil, and resources tended to be centred in Brazil's southeast region. Brasilia’s geographically central location made for a more regionally neutral federal capital.
Brasilia is a dead city at night, with not a lot to do or places to go, especially for the young. As it is often regarded as among the most beautiful parts of Central America one of the most visited places amongst the most die-hard travelers the world over.
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