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Bookmark & shareCurves and sensual lines wherever you look, Brasília is an architectural marvel.
Brazil's capital is unique. A Unesco World Heritage Site, it's a major example of the 20th century's modern movement in architecture and urban planning. Look at Oscar Niemeyer's monuments as part of a bigger picture that includes the deep blue sky, the overall city layout and the time of day.
Fast Facts
Population
2,200,000
Currency
Name: Brazilian Real
Code: BRL
Symbol: R$
Electrical Plugs
127/220V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Portuguese
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -3
Country Dialing Code
+55
Weights & Measures
Metric
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