Federal District

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Federal District Description

(Local Name: Distrito Federal) Distrito Federal

Area: 5800sq.km/2240sq.mi

Population: 1,579,000

Capital: Brasília

Situation and Characteristics

The Distrito Federal (Federal District) is an enclave measuring 60km/37mi by 100km/62mi in the south-eastern highlands of Goiás state, with one corner extending to the boundary with Minas Gerais. As the seat of the federal administration it is of equal status with the self-governing states of the federation. Within the Federal District the city of Brasília was built on a unified plan to be the new capital of Brazil, succeeding Rio de Janeiro in that capacity in 1960.

Hobbies & Activities category: Region with significant interests

Address

Federal District Tourism
SCN - Quadra 01 - Edifício Brasília Trade Center Sala 712
Brasília, Distrito Federal 70710-920
Brazil

http://www.brasiliaconvention.com.br