Brasília was founded in 1960
Brasília
Brasília was founded in 1960
Brasília is Brazil's third-most populous city after São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with a population of 2.8 million. It is notable for its high GDP per capita among major Latin American cities. The city was named "City of Design" by UNESCO in October 2017 and has been part of the Creative Cities Network since then.
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Understanding Brasília's founding year and its unique urban planning helps appreciate its historical and cultural significance in Brazil.
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