Brasilia

/brəˈzɪliə/ noun

Definition

The capital city of Brazil, built in the 1950s-60s as a planned city in the interior of the country.

Etymology

Portuguese feminine form of 'brasil' (Brazil), literally meaning 'of or from Brazil.' The city was formally named Brasília to emphasize its role as the heart of the Brazilian nation.

Kelly Says

Brasília is a city that literally looks like it was drawn by aliens—every street forms perfect geometric patterns when seen from above, and it was built in just three years in the middle of nowhere to move the capital away from coastal Rio de Janeiro and develop the interior.

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