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∙ 14y agoMove the capital was an old dream in Brazil's history. The Rio de Janeiro, which became the capital city of Cologne in 1763 and has received the Portuguese court in 1808, was flawed. Besides being vulnerable to foreign invasion, was in the tropical climate, which favored the epidemic, a serious obstacle. In the Republic, the city was the scene of numerous riots and was considered the space of clutter. All this fostered the dream of a capital in the interior.
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∙ 14y agoThe capital was moved in an attempt to open up Brasil's interior to commerce and agriculture, shifting population away from the coast to settle the sparsely inhabited grasslands. It was also viewed as a way to inspire the nation and show its people and the world that it is powerful, growing, and has a bright future.
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∙ 15y agoBecause the Government wanted the capital to be more at the centre of the country.
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∙ 12y agoBrasilia was moved to be brazil's new capital because it was more populated and formed started their religion.
The capital of Brazil is Brasilia.
There are two old or former capital cities in Brazil. Rio de Janeiro was the capital from 1793 until 1960. Salvadorwas the first capital, from 1549 to 1793. Brasilia became the capital of Brazil on April 21, 1960.
no, it's not. The capital of Brazil is Brasilia
Well, Salvador was the first capital of Brazil from 1549 to 1793, then Rio de Janeiro was the capital from 1793 until 1960.
Rio de janeiro is a Brazilian city, but the capital of Brazil is Brasilia.
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro was the capital of Brazil from 1822-1960
The modern day capital of Brazil is Brasilia
First Salvador and then Rio de Janeiro were capitals of Brazil before the current capital city of Brasilia.Brasilia became the capital of Brazil on April 21, 1960. Rio de Janeiro was the capital from 1793 until 1960. Salvador was the first capital, from 1549 to 1793.
Rio de Janeiro is a city in Brazil, South America. It cannot have a capital as it is not a country. Brasilia is the capital of Brazil, not Rio de Janeiro.
On April 21, 1960, Brasilia became Brazil's capital city.. Rio de Janeiro was the capital from 1793 until 1960. Salvador was the first capital, from 1549 to 1793.
Brasilia, a new city in the interior of Brazil, was built to be the new capital, and replaced Rio de Janeiro in 1960.