Brasília, not Rio or São Paulo, is Brazil's capital
Background
Brasília was created as the Brazilian capital in the central western part of the country from 1956 to 1960. UNESCO describes it as a definitive example of 20th century modernist urbanism. Its urban design is by Lucio Costa and its architectural creations are by Oscar Niemeyer. It was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1987. Exam trap: the capital is Brasília, not Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo.
Capital:
Brasília
Built:
1956 to 1960
World Heritage inscription:
1987
Why it matters for exams: Capital-city traps (Brasília vs Rio de Janeiro vs São Paulo) are a perennial favourite in PSC and UPSC papers.
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